What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-CDL Driver position at Pacific Rail Services?
Launch Your Career with Pacific Rail Services.
Now Hiring working at Norfolk Southern’s Rutherford Rail Terminal in Harrisburg, PA.
Ready to start a hands-on career in a fast-paced, recession-proof industry? Join Pacific Rail Services as an Entry-Level Union Rail Yard Operator and become part of a team that keeps America moving. No CDL? No problem. We provide full training—just bring your drive and determination.
This opportunity is for the Rutherford location only. Pay and benefits may vary at other sites.
What You’ll Earn
Watch our preview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI
Benefits That Work For You
Start your journey with Pacific Rail Services and build a career from the ground up. We’re excited to meet you.
You will be employed directly by PRS and will not be considered an employee of the Railroad.
About Rail Management Services
One of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities. Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads. With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.
Now Hiring working at Norfolk Southern’s Rutherford Rail Terminal in Harrisburg, PA.
Ready to start a hands-on career in a fast-paced, recession-proof industry? Join Pacific Rail Services as an Entry-Level Union Rail Yard Operator and become part of a team that keeps America moving. No CDL? No problem. We provide full training—just bring your drive and determination.
This opportunity is for the Rutherford location only. Pay and benefits may vary at other sites.
What You’ll Earn
- Start at $20.50 per hour.
- Overtime pays $30.75 per hour.
- After one year: $22.44 per hour.
- Annual earning potential: $55,000 to $70,000 with overtime.
- 8-hour shifts with a mandatory 4-hour holdover when necessary (up to 12 hours total).
- Current shift start times: 10AM or 10 PM.
- Weekends and holidays required.
- Drive jockey trucks to move trailers, containers, and chassis around the railyard.
- Climb railcars, secure tracks, unlock tracks, prep railcars for loading and handle inner box connectors.
- Assist crane operators with hand signals.
- Stack and unstack chassis, load and unload chassis racks.
- Work as part of a team to keep the yard running smoothly.
Watch our preview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI
Benefits That Work For You
- Affordable healthcare with dental included and comprehensive vision after 60 days & the 1st of the month.
- Company provided life insurance.
- Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation.
- $100 boot reimbursement.
- 401K retirement plan with 3% company match.
- Annual raises.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Teamster Local 776 Union membership.
- Must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license.
- Pass a 7-year background check.
- Pass drug test and physical capabilities test.
- No diploma or GED required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must live within 45 minutes of Harrisburg, PA (no relocation).
- A hands-on, outdoor role.
- Entry-level work with full training.
- Long-term career stability.
- A future in the rail industry.
Start your journey with Pacific Rail Services and build a career from the ground up. We’re excited to meet you.
You will be employed directly by PRS and will not be considered an employee of the Railroad.
About Rail Management Services
One of America’s largest intermodal terminal operators, with more than 60 U.S. intermodal and auto handling facilities. Rail Management Services (RMS) is one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 9 million lifts per year. An FRA certified rail switching service provider, RMS serves all U.S. Class 1 railroads. With more than three decades of experience focused on facilitating the railroad motor carrier interface, RMS has been the lowest cost and most efficient providers while maintaining one of the best safety records in the industry. Today RMS subsidiaries include Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000