Railroad Laborer/Hostler Driver

Pacific Rail Services•Bethlehem, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Rail Services is looking to hire a Hostler Driver/Ground person for a Full-Time Position in Bethlehem, PA. This role involves operating a hostler to move trailers and/or containers between parking areas and tracks for loading and unloading. The driver may also transport units to and from storage areas. No prior experience is necessary as on-the-job training will be provided.

Requirements

General Education.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to see well enough to read operating and maintenance instructions, gauges, and dials on precision measuring tools.
Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals.
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles.
Ability to hear and talk well enough to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, yard workers, and section leaders 100% of the time.
Physical condition that allows for walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders or steps into and out of the hostler cab, and performing other tasks successfully.
Ability to maneuver the hostler's controls to safely move containers, trailers, and chassis.
Ability to walk one (1) mile continuously.
Ability to step up two steps, leading with both the left and right legs.
Ability to walk on a catwalk in a forward motion and be able to turn around.
Ability to walk side-step on a catwalk to place an IBC on top of a container using both your right and left hands.
Ability to use 34.2 pounds of force to lock and unlock a kingpin.
Ability to reach upper levels and perform this activity on a continuous and sustained basis, 95% of the time.
Ability to stoop and reach and perform this activity on a continuous and sustained basis, 95% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Trailer backing experience is preferred.
A CDL is not required.

Responsibilities

Operate a hostler to move trailers and/or containers to/from parking areas to the tracks for loading.
Move chassis to the track for container unloading.
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 derailed loads away from the track and place them in an appropriate parking lot.
Back 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 the chassis for TOFC or COFC movement.
Perform the duties of the ground person as needed.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Raise hitches on rail cars as needed.