8 Jobs in Bethlehem, PA
PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES is Hiring a Railroad Laborer Near Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA.
Job Position: Railroad Laborer (Full-Time Position).
We are looking to hire a Hostler Driver/Ground person in Bethlehem, PA.
Job Details:
- No experience is necessary.
- On-the-Job Training Available.
- Hours: Days, Nights & Weekends.
- Location: Pacific Rail Services. 2400 Commerce Center Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
- Employment Type: Part-Time.
- The successful candidate for this position will operate a hostler to move trailers and/or containers to/from parking areas to the tracks for loading as well as chassis to the track for container unloading.
- The driver may also be required to transport units to/from storage areas for later movement or loading.
- Spot units next to assigned rail cars for loading of outbound train departures.
- Pull de-ramped loads away from the track and place them in an appropriate parking lot. This requires backing containers/trailers of 20' to 53' into tight spaces.
- Spot chassis next to rail cars for container unloading.
- Perform all necessary computer functions to maintain accurate inventory.
- Assist outside drivers as needed to retrieve trailers and containers.
- Lock and unlock containers to chassis for TOFC or COFC movement.
- Perform the duties of the ground person as needed, along with any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Will be required to raise hitches on rail cars as needed.
- General Education.
- A CDL is not required, but trailer backing experience is preferred.
- You must apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- You must be able to see well enough to read operating and maintenance instructions, gauges, and dials on precision measuring tools.
- You must be able to read and comprehend safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals.
- You must be able to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles.
- You must be able to hear and talk well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, yard workers, and section leaders 100% of the time.
- You must be in a physical condition that allows for walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders or steps into and out of the hostler cab, and successfully. maneuvering the hostler's controls to safely move containers and trailers, and chassis.
- You must be able to walk one (1) mile continuously.
- You must be able to step up two steps, leading with both the left and right legs.
- You must be able to walk on a catwalk in a forward motion and be able to turn around.
- You must be able to walk side-step on a catwalk to place an IBC on top of a container using both your right and left hands.
- You must be able to use 34.2 pounds of force to lock and unlock a kingpin.
- You must be able to reach upper levels and perform this activity on a continuous and sustained basis of 95% of the time.
- You must be able to stoop and reach and perform this activity on a continuous and sustained basis of 95% of the time.
Job Summary
Part Time
Transportation
$26k-34k (estimate)
01/23/2023
06/07/2024
ssamarine.com
BENICIA, CA
7,500 - 15,000
1949
Private
MARK D KNUDSEN
$1B - $3B
Transportation
Related Companies
About PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES
SSA Marine is a transportation that provides services like terminal management, stevedoring, rail yard operations and project development management.
The job skills required for Railroad Laborer include Container, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Railroad Laborer. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Railroad Laborer. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Railroad Laborer positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Railroad Laborer, it can be promoted into senior positions as a General Laborer, Sr. that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Railroad Laborer. You can explore the career advancement for a Railroad Laborer below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
Similar Jobs
Popular Articles
