Rail Yard Laborer

Rail Management ServicesEast St. Louis, IL
Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for this position at 2 railyards in the Fairmont City and Lindenwood areas 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. You'll have the potential to make $60,000 a year in hourly pay with overtime included! Shifts: BNSF Lindenwood is hiring for a 6pm shift. Fairmont City is hiring for a 3pm shift. Both locations require working up to 12 hours daily.

Requirements

  • Have a valid Driver's License.
  • Pass a drug test & a Physical Capabilities Test.
  • Strong communication skills required.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • No GED or diploma required.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a jockey truck moving 53ft trailers, containers, and chassis around the yard.
  • Various Groundperson duties, climbing on and off railcars, locking and unlocking tracks, putting in and taking out inner box connectors (IBC's).
  • Assist packer operators in loading and unloading the equipment using hand signals.
  • Assist in the process of stacking and unstacking chassis as well as loading and unloading chassis racks.
  • Other assigned duties.

Benefits

  • Affordable Healthcare and Vision Benefits
  • Free Dental
  • Free Life Insurance
  • 6 paid holidays
  • paid personal days (Same as sick time)
  • Vacation Pay
  • Boot reimbursement
  • 401K available
  • Yearly Raises
  • Advancement Opportunities to become a lift operator, foreman, supervisor and even management.
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