Rail Management Services
Rail Yard Driver / Operator
Chesapeake, Virginia•Full-time
$21+ hourly
$21+ hourly
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.
Location: Norfolk Southern Portlock Terminal – Norfolk, VA.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- 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.
About Rail Management Services
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.
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.