Rail Terminal Hostler Fleet Mechanic

Rail Terminal Services is hiring immediately for a Rail Terminal Diesel Truck Mechanic to join our ever-growing team in a recession-proof industry working at the Salt Lake City, UT 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 : $27.50 / hr to start

You can potentially make $57,200 - $70,000+ per year in hourly pay with overtime factored in!

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 ).

• FREE : Union Healthcare, Free Dental, and Vision Benefits. Free Life Insurance.
• 401K
• Union pension (plan adds an average of $6.00 hr worked)
• Paid holidays, paid personal days.
• Boot reimbursement.
• Vacation Pay.
• Weekly Pay.
• Travel Opportunities.
• Tool Allowances.
• 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.
• Required to join local union.

Please respond to this advertisement with your resume, or apply in person at :

Rail Terminal Service (RTS) Office

1045 South 5500 West

Salt Lake City , UT 84104

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

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.

About Pacific Rail Services :

Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 37 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over 8 million lifts per year.

Today Pacific Rail Services, Pacific Trailer Repair Services, Rail Terminal Services, Terminal Switching Services and PRS Auto employ over 2,000 people devoted exclusively to this business.

We provide trailer / container / chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.