Full Job Description

The Hostler Driver is responsible for driving a truck, called a Hostling Tractor, which will move trailers and containers to and from the railroad trackside, to and from parking lots and dock areas.

Job Type: Full-time

Make $50k-$75k in your 1st year with overtime included

Hiring for multiple shifts (Typically employees work 12 hr shifts)

Mandatory Overtime / Weekends Required

Watch this video to see what you'll be doing! Copy and paste: https://youtu.be/uriQMlaUUsI

Benefits

• Health insurance 100% Coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Uniform allowance
• Yearly Raises

Must be 18 to apply & have a valid Driver's License.

Must be able to pass a 7 year background check. Any felonies in the last 7 years or jail time in the last 5 years could disqualify applicants.

Must be able to pass a drug test & a Physical Capabilities Test. ** Job includes running heavy equipment.

Drugs including Marijuana are strictly prohibited. **

(No GED or diploma required)

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing the movement of the container with chassis units and trailer units to and from the rail trackside, to and from parking lots and dock areas.

Ability to verify unit initials and numbers accurately.

Ensures accuracy when connecting and disconnecting air hoses each time a unit is moved.

Examines all unit landing gear for damage to insure it is stable prior to moving.

Maintain specific procedures when working with chassis and trailers to insure all safety protocols are followed.

This role may also perform work with the Crane Operator assisting in locking and unlocking an intermodal unit.

Responsible for the compliance under HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations. This would include reporting any incidents to the supervisory immediately. Hostler Drivers are required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety vest, safety toe boots, safety glasses and protective hard hat, when applicable.

Ensure clearances are met on all carriages of trailers and containers.

May be responsible for locking and unlocking hitches on railroad flatcars’ inter-box connector (IBC’s) locks on all containers, as well as on all container chassis.

Be aware of surroundings to maintain a safe and injury free work environment.

Ability to follow clear communication, both written and verbal.

When needed, may ensure that all hitches on container-on-chassis (COFC) and trailers (TOFC) that are loaded on flatcars or double state car units are secured safely. Use of electrical equipment is required to raise and lower hitches.

Maintain company values, rules, policies and procedures are met to fulfill the company mission, as well as productive relationships with customers and vendors.

Responsible for special tasks requested by management and/or supervisor.

May provide lift equipment (if qualified) and/or ground person activities to compliment work conditions and volumes.

All other duties as assigned.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Adaptable/flexible - enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Detail-oriented - would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

Autonomous/Independent - enjoys working with little direction

Innovative - prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

High stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

Personal protective equipment provided or required

Social distancing guidelines in place

Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

30+ days ago

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\Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 36 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 1,800 people devoted exclusively to this business. Rail Management Services maintains over 100 intermodal lift devices including 20 cranes and over 800 hostling tractors, provides trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.\

Pay: $50000 - $75000 / year

Job types: Full-time, Part-time

Work location: On-site