Railroad Worker jobs in Harrisburg, PA

Railroad Worker throws track switches within yard of railroad, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location to switch cars for loading, unloading, making up, and breaking up of trains. May be required to complete specific trade school courses and possess necessary certifications. Being a Railroad Worker is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Railroad Worker typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Railroad Laborer
  • Pacific Rail Services
  • Grantville, PA FULL_TIME
  • NO CDL REQUIRED - Entry Level - On-the-Job Training
    We are hiring immediately for this Jockey Driver position at the Norfolk Southern Railyard in Harrisburg, PA in a recession-proof industry! This is an entry-level full-time permanent position with on-the-job training. We'll teach you everything you need to know 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.

    Copy and Paste this Youtube video to see what you'll be doing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI

    Starting Rate is $18.57/hr

    We're hiring for the below shift start time(s): (These will be ElGHT hour shifts with a mandatory four hour holdover when necessary)
    • 5:00 PM

    Benefits:
    (Medical Starts after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period)
    • Affordable Healthcare and Vision Benefits, Free Dental.
    • Free Life Insurance.
    • 6 paid holidays as well as paid personal days and vacation pay.
    • $100 boot reimbursement.
    • 401K available.
    • Yearly raises.
    • Advancement opportunities to become a lift operator, foreman, supervisor, and even management.

    Qualifications: (NO RAILROAD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
    • Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
    • Pass a 7-year background check. (Felonies in the last 7 yrs, jail time, parole, or probation in the last 5 yrs, or pending charges could disqualify applicants)
    • Pass a drug test & a Physical Capabilities Test. **Job includes running heavy equipment and drugs including Cannabis are strictly prohibited**
    • No GED or diploma required.
    • Strong communication skills required.

    APPLICANTS MUST currently live within a 1-hour commute of Harrisburg, PA. OUT OF AREA candidates and/or those requiring relocation will NOT be considered.

    Responsibilities: watch this Youtube video to see what you'll be doing
    • Drive a jockey truck moving 53ft trailers, containers, and chassis around the yard.
    • Various Ground person duties, climbing on and off railcars, locking and unlocking tracks, putting in and taking out inner box connectors (IBCs).
    • 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.

    Work Locations: Norfolk Southern Harrisburg Railroad PRS Office 4250 Industrial Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110

    This job would be suitable for persons looking for jobs in a warehouse, as a delivery driver, a forklift driver, working outdoors, a laborer, doing landscaping, and working in a railyard.
  • 3 Days Ago

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Railroad Laborer
  • Pacific Rail Services
  • Carlisle, PA FULL_TIME
  • NO CDL REQUIRED - Entry Level - On-the-Job TrainingWe are hiring immediately for this Jockey Driver position at the Norfolk Southern Railyard in Harrisburg, PA in a recession-proof industry! This is a...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Railroad Laborer
  • Rail Management Services
  • Newville, PA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for applicants to join our ever-growing team for a full-time permanent position as a Jockey Driver and Groundperson in a recession-proof industry at the CSX Chambersburg Terminal! No Ex...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Railroad Laborer / Driver
  • Pacific Rail Services
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • NO CDL REQUIRED - Entry Level - On the Job Training We are hiring immediately for this position at the Norfolk Southern Rutherford Railyard in Harrisburg, PA in a recession proof industry! This is an ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Railroad Laborer (FT)
  • Rail Management Services
  • Chambersburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for applicants to join our ever-growing team for a full-time permanent position as a Jockey Driver and Groundperson in a recession-proof industry at the CSX Chambersburg Terminal! No Ex...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Railroad Security Clerk (FT)
  • Rail Management Services
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Pacific Rail Services is hiring immediately for an Outside Gate Clerk to join our Team in a recession-proof industry with year round work at the Norfolk Southern Rutherford Railroad in Harrisburg, PA!...
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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Hulcher Services Inc.
  • Enola, PA
  • General Summary: Operators transport, operate and service heavy equipment used in clearing railroad derailments by lifti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Civil/Water Resources Engineer
  • STV Group, Incorporated
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • STV is seeking highly motivated Civil/Water Resources Engineer for positions in our Lawrenceville NJ, Newark, NJ, and Ph...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housekeeper
  • Dickinson College
  • Carlisle, PA
  • This position provides housekeeping and moving services to the College. Responsible for a variety of duties related to t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Locomotive Mechanic
  • Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING)
  • Gettysburg, PA
  • Job Title: Regional Locomotive and Passenger Railcar Mechanic/Electrician Location: Gettysburg, PA Relocation: N/A Full ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bartender
  • AleCraft Brewing Company
  • Railroad, PA
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for bartenders for our brewery in Railroad PA. This position could evolve...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Engineer
  • Amsted Rail Company
  • Camp Hill, PA
  • Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, and 5-10 years hands-on experience in a similar position or d...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Van Drivers NEW WAGES AND BONUS! Harrisburg, PA
  • Professional Transportation Inc.
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • ** **NEW STARTING WAGES!!!**** ****Yard Drivers start at $15.00/hr!**** ****OTR Drivers start at $17.00/hr!**** **EARN U...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Harrisburg Electricians
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • The Harrisburg Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of IBEW Local 143, is seeking applications for i...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Harrisburg (/ˈhærɪsbɜːrɡ/ HARR-iss-burg; Pennsylvania German: Harrisbarrig)[citation needed] is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 49,192, it is the 15th largest city in the Commonwealth. It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 107 miles (172 km) west of Philadelphia. Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 571,903, making it the fourth most populous in Pennsylvania and 96th most populous in the United States. Harr...
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Income Estimation for Railroad Worker jobs
$44,878 to $54,270
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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