Truck Mechanic - Railroad

Pacific Rail Services is hiring immediately for a Rail Terminal Truck Mechanic (Diesel) to join our ever-growing team in a recession-proof industry working at the Union Pacific Oakland, CA Rail Terminal! Previous mechanical experience is required.

Shift:

• Monday through Friday. 
• Day Shift.
• ON call as needed (After hour and/or rest day call-outs possible).

Pay: $28 - $30 per hour depending on your prior experience.

Candidates:

• Should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the mechanical field and be preventative maintenance minded.
• Must have own tools (Yearly tool allowance provided).
• Must have experience and knowledge working with Air, Electrical, Hydraulic, and Diesel systems and components.
• Will need a valid driver's license.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Diagnose and repair hostler fleet, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Maintain Hostler Fleet.
• Welding, fabricating.
• Working on Electrical components.
• Routine maintenance.
• Assist in other areas as needed by managers.

Benefits: ( Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period ).

• Union Excellent Healthcare, Free Dental, and cheap Vision Benefits.
• Free Life Insurance.
• Paid holidays, paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• 401K.
• Vacation Pay.
• Weekly Pay.
• Travel Opportunities.
• Tool Allowances.
• Boot and Tool Allowance.
• Union Shop.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 with verifiable mechanical experience.
• Candidates must undergo a background check.
• Must be able to pass a physical strength test.
• Drug screening ( as we operate heavy machinery, Marijuana is strictly prohibited).
• Required to join local union.

Please respond to this advertisement with your resume, or apply in person at:
Pacific Rail Services
1408 Middle Harbor Road
Oakland, CA 9460

This job would be suitable for mechanics with knowledge of railroads, Hostler trucks, overhead cranes (Mi-Jack or Kalmar), electrical, and hydraulic equipment, and those certified in diesel engine repair.

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.