Job Description

We are hiring immediately for this position working at the BNSF St Louis Rail Terminal in a recession proof industry! This is an entry level position with on the job training. We'll teach you everything you need to know in order to be successful on the job. No Experience is required. The job is a combination of a Hostler Driver and Ground Person as they are 1 and the same job.

What You'll Do:

• This role combines the responsibilities of a Hostler Driver and Ground Person. You will learn to operate a jockey truck, maneuvering 53ft trailers, containers, and chassis around the rail yard.
• Engage in various ground duties, including climbing on and off railcars, securing tracks, and handling inner box connectors (IBC's).
• Assist crane operators/Side Loaders with equipment loading and unloading using hand signals.
• Play a key role in stacking and unstacking chassis, as well as loading and unloading chassis racks.
• Fulfill other assigned duties in a dynamic and team-oriented work environment.
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Starting Rate:
$20.00/hr with no experience (Possibility to start at a higher rate if you have previous Jockey Experience) 

Shifts:

• First shift 0600-1800 ( 12 hours)
• 2nd shift 1800-0400(10 hours)

Benefits: (Medical Starts after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your probationary period)

• Affordable Healthcare and Vision Benefits, Free Dental
• Free Life Insurance
• 6 paid holidays as well as Sick Time and Vacation Pay
• 401K available
• Yearly Raises
• Advancement Opportunities to become a lift operator, foreman, supervisor and even management.

Qualifications: (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

• Have a valid Driver's License.
• Pass a drug test & a Physical Capabilities Test
• No GED or diploma required
• Strong communication skills required
• There are other requirements not listed that will be discussed during the interview process.

APPLICANTS MUST currently live within a 45 minute commute of St Louis. OUT OF AREA candidates and/or those requiring relocation will NOT be considered.

This job would be suitable for persons looking for jobs in a warehouse, as a delivery driver, a forklift driver, working outdoors, a laborer, doing landscaping, and working in a railyard.

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.

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