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Rail Terminal Crane Operator

Pacific Rail Services

Rail Terminal Crane Operator

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

East St Louis, IL, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

8 August 2026

What they need


We are hiring Crane Operators immediately to join our team in a recession-proof industry working at the Fairmont City Rail terminal! This is a full-time, permanent position with an essential business. You'll be working for the #1 intermodal rail contractor in the United States! Experience is required. This is a 24/7/365 operation

Copy and Paste the below YouTube Video to watch what you'll be doing if you join our team! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI (You can fast forward to the 2:08 mark) The starting Rate of pay is $18.00

**The shift will be discussed during the interview process.

Accept to work some holidays and every weekend.** Benefits: ( Medical benefits start after 60 days and the first of the month after that. Other benefits start after your 90-day probationary period ).

  • Affordable Healthcare, Free Dental, and cheap Vision Benefits.
  • Free Life Insurance.
  • 6 paid holidays, paid personal days.
  • $100 boot reimbursement.
  • 401K.
  • Yearly Raises.
  • Vacation Pay (received on yearly anniversary).
  • Weekly Pay.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the daily operation of the overhead or side loader crane, while loading and unloading containers and trailers to railcars. This will include locking and unlocking container chassis, trailer hitches, IBCs, and bolsters.
  • Perform daily pre-inspection to verify the conditions of the tires, oil levels/leaks, hydraulics, lights, flashers, radio, damage, and camera.
  • Ensure all safety equipment is operating properly, including the location and condition of the fire extinguisher.
  • Activate work assignments through the use of the onboard computer system.
  • Be aware of your surroundings when operating loading equipment to ensure all processes are followed to maintain a safe and injury-free work environment.
  • Ability to verify container, chassis, and trailer numbers accurately.
  • Ensure clear communication is met with the Ground Person and/or other personnel.
  • From time to time, provide hosting and ground person activities to complement work conditions and volumes.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements Applicants for the Crane Operator position must meet the general requirements for employment with the company, according to the Company hiring process which includes:

  • Railroad Crane Experience is preferred.
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License
  • Must be able to pass a 7-year background check, a drug test, and a Physical Capabilities Test.
  • No GED or High School Diploma required

This job would be suitable for persons with prior railroad experience, prior railroad crane experience, and those with crane experience in other fields of work.

You'll be employed directly by Pacific Rail Services and will not be an employee of the Railroad

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