Rail Yard Worker / Hostler Driver

Job overview

The Rail Yard Worker / Hostler Driver role is onsite in Bethlehem, PA, with an annual salary of $40,000–$60,000. Pacific Rail Services is hiring for its Bethlehem rail yard, where the role supports rail-container and trailer movements. The worker operates a hostler to move trailers, containers, and chassis between parking areas and rail tracks, and performs related ground duties. Accurate inventory computer work and coordination with external drivers and yard staff support loading and unloading operations.

What you'll do

• Move trailers, containers, and chassis between parking areas and rail tracks
• position units for train loading and container unloading
• move derailed loads to appropriate parking areas
• perform computer tasks to maintain inventory
• assist external drivers with trailer and container recovery when needed
• secure and release containers on chassis
• perform ground duties as needed
• lift railcar couplings when required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

rail yard worker

hostler driver

rail transportation

container handling

trailer movement

ground operations

bethlehem pa

pacific rail services

$40k–$60k/year

on-the-job training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefits available according to hours worked, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

No prior experience is required and on-the-job training is available. No CDL is required; trailer-backing experience is preferred. The posting lists day, night, and weekend schedules.

About the employer

Pacific Rail Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Rail Transportation. Sector: 48.