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Pacific Rail Services is looking for full-time employees to join our team at the BNSF Portland, OR Terminal!

This is an On-The-Job-Training opportunity that allows those who need some additional skills for the job to be hired and trained on the job with a starting earning potential of $50,000- $65,000 in your first year with overtime pay factored in. Your starting rate depends on your experience. You will learn how to drive and park a 53 ft trailer with a jockey truck and you will also learn the in's and out's of being a ground person walking along the railroad tracks climbing on and off of rail cars. On the job training is also available to become a forklift operator and crane operator if the employee in the position of Jockey Driver/Ground person proves to be a safe and dependable employee. Room for advancement. We run 24/7/365 day facilities.

Pay:

• $19.80/ hr.

Shift:

• 6am or 6pm.
• 10 hour shifts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive company vehicles in a safe manner.
• Spotting and parking of Intermodal freight trailers.
• Locking and unlocking of Intermodal freight trains.
• Be safety-minded and follow the rules and regulations.

Physical Responsibilities:

• Climb in and out of vehicles numerous times throughout the shift.
• Alternate between walking and sitting.
• Constant climbing, stooping, twisting, and turning while performing Groundperson duties.

Applicants for the Jockey Driver/Groundperson position must meet the general requirements for employment with the company, according to the Company hiring process which include:

• A valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a 7-year background check. Any felonies in the last 7 years of jail time in the last 5 years will disqualify applicants.
• Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug test.
• Must be able to pass an IPCS Physical Capabilities Test.
• (No GED or diploma required).

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, 401K, paid time off after 90 days.
• Yearly Raises.
• Mandatory overtime.
• This position gives you the opportunity to work outside.

You will be employed directly by Pacific Rail Services and will not be considered an employee of the Railroad.

About the Company

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.