Job Description
About the Job JOIN OUR TEAM AS A JOCKEY DRIVER AT PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES Norfolk Southern Portlock Terminal - Norfolk, VA. Are you looking for a stable, hands-on career in a recession-proof industry? Pacific Rail Services is hiring
Jockey Drivers at the
Norfolk Southern Portlock Terminal in Norfolk, VA . No experience is required-we provide paid, on-the-job training so you can build a long-term career with us.
This is a great opportunity to get into the rail and logistics industry with strong earning potential, consistent hours, and room to grow.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Role: Jockey Driver (Hostler / Ground Person).
Location: Norfolk Southern Portlock Terminal - Norfolk, VA.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: - (Watch this 3-minute Job Overview video -->
- Operate a jockey truck to move 53-foot trailers, containers, and chassis within the rail yard.
- Perform ground duties such as climbing railcars, operating track locks, and handling Inner Box Connectors (IBCs).
- Assist with loading and unloading equipment by working alongside operators and using hand signals.
- Participate in stacking and unstacking chassis and organizing racks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support daily operations.
SCHEDULE: - Start time: 5:00 AM daily.
- Hours: Work continues until the job is complete.
- Typical shifts range from 8 to 12 hours per day.
- Overtime is common and increases earning potential.
PAY AND ADVANCEMENT: - Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour.
- Annual Raises: Employees are eligible for a 5% pay increase each year on the anniversary of the union contract dated January 23rd through 2030.
- Strong opportunity to increase earnings over time through raises and overtime.
BENEFITS: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days and the first of the following month.
- Free life insurance.
- Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation.
- $100 annual boot reimbursement.
- 401K plan.
- Opportunities for advancement into roles such as packer operator, foreman, supervisor, or management.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a 7-year background check.
- Must pass a drug test and physical strength test.
- Must live within 45 minutes of Norfolk, VA (no relocation assistance available).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You will be employed directly by
Pacific Rail Services , not Norfolk Southern Railroad.
START YOUR CAREER WITH PRS: If you are dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this is your opportunity to join a growing company and build a long-term career.
Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future with Pacific Rail Services.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Relocation, Shift work