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NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
This is an On-The-Job-Training opportunity that allows those who need some additional skills for the job to be hired and trained on the job with a starting earning potential of $45,000- $60,000 in your first year with overtime pay factored in. You will learn how to drive and park a 53 ft trailer with a jockey truck and you will also learn the in's and out's of being a ground person walking along the railroad tracks climbing on and off of rail cars. On the job training is also available to become a forklift operator and crane operator if the employee in the position of Jockey Driver/Ground person proves to be a safe and dependable employee. Room for advancement. We run 24/7/365 day facilities.
You will be an employee of Pacific Rail Services and not an employee of the Railroad.
Watch this YouTube video to see what you'll be doing. Copy and Paste:
This is an On-The-Job-Training opportunity that allows those who need some additional skills for the job to be hired and trained on the job with a starting earning potential of $45,000- $60,000 in your first year with overtime pay factored in. You will learn how to drive and park a 53 ft trailer with a jockey truck and you will also learn the in's and out's of being a ground person walking along the railroad tracks climbing on and off of rail cars. On the job training is also available to become a forklift operator and crane operator if the employee in the position of Jockey Driver/Ground person proves to be a safe and dependable employee. Room for advancement. We run 24/7/365 day facilities.
You will be an employee of Pacific Rail Services and not an employee of the Railroad.
Watch this YouTube video to see what you'll be doing. Copy and Paste:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive company vehicles in a safe manner.
- Spotting and parking of Intermodal freight trailers.
- Locking and unlocking of Intermodal freight trains.
- Be safety minded and follow the rules and regulations.
Physical Responsibilities:
- Climb in and out of vehicles numerous times throughout the shift.
- Alternate between walking and sitting.
- Constant climbing, stopping, twisting and turning while performing Groundperson duties.
Applicants for the Jockey Driver/Groundperson position must meet the general requirements for employment with the company, according to the Company hiring process which include:
- A valid Driver's License.
- Must be able to pass a 7 year background check. Any felonies in the last 7 years or jail time in the last 5 years will disqualify applicants.
- Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug test.
- Must be able to pass an IPCS Physical Capabilities Test.
- (No GED or Diploma Required).
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, 401K, paid time off after 90 days.
- Yearly Raises.
- Mandatory overtime.
- This position gives you the opportunity to work outside.
Please respond to this advertisement with your resume, or apply in person at:
CSX North Bergen Terminal
Pacific Rail Services
6201 Tonnelle Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
North Bergen, NJ 07047
About Pacific Rail Services:
Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 37 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year. Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 2,000 people devoted exclusively to this business. We provide trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.
