PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES
PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES

6 Pacific Rail Services Jobs Hiring Near You

Diesel Mechanic

Northlake, IL · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 36 years, Rail Management Services has grown into one of the largest suppliers of intermodal ramp services in the United States handling over ...

Diesel Mechanic

Northlake, IL · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Pacific Rail Services is looking for entry level and experienced diesel mechanic personnel to join our winning team at the Union Pacific Global II facility in Northlake, IL. Applicants should have ...

PACIFIC RAIL SERVICES Jobs Information

Do workers at Pacific Rail Services get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
75% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Does Pacific Rail Services pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
43% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

At Pacific Rail Services, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
53% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Pacific Rail Services affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Pacific Rail Services?

Most people get paid time off work.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 45% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at Pacific Rail Services worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do Pacific Rail Services workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it for Pacific Rail Services workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Pacific Rail Services?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do Pacific Rail Services managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Pacific Rail Services spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Pacific Rail Services?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Pacific Rail Services feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Pacific Rail Services get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
41% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Pacific Rail Services?

Some people feel stressed out here.
62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Pacific Rail Services enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
35% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Pacific Rail Services recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Pacific Rail Services?

Most people got enough training when they started.
76% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Pacific Rail Services?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 58% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Pacific Rail Services’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
92% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Pacific Rail Services is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.
What are the most popular states for Pacific Rail Services jobs?
Infographic showing various job openings at Pacific Rail Services in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Rail Yard Laborer/Crane Operator

Rail Yard Laborer/Crane Operator

Pacific Rail Services

Northlake, IL • On-site

$19.50 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Pacific Rail Services rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

322nd of 358 rated logistics


Job description

Pacific Rail Services was founded in 1985. Over the past 36 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 1,800 people devoted exclusively to this business. Rail Management Services maintains over 100 intermodal lift devices including 20 cranes and over 800 hostling tractors, provides trailer/container/chassis repairs and all intermodal administrative services including gate inspections, container yard management and switching services.

Job description:
Pacific Rail Services is seeking applicants for the Rail Yard Laborer position to join our ever-growing team. Copy and paste the below YouTube link to see what you could potentially be doing in this rewarding career field!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriQMlaUUsI&feature=youtube.
Pacific Rail Services is looking for self-motivated, dependable and hard-working rail personnel to assist in the safe loading and unloading of intermodal double stack container trains at our Union Pacific Global II facility in Northlake IL.
Qualifications:
  • Construction or driving experience a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidates. Great earning potential of 60k - 90k (With OT), excellent health care benefits, employer 401k contribution and PTO based on years of service. 
  • Heavy equipment operating enthusiasts preferred. If you enjoy operating machinery or heavy equipment, then this is opportunity knocking at your door.  Applicants will be expected to apply themselves and learn all job functions (ground person, hostler driver and crane operator) in order to succeed with our organization. 
  • Prospective employees must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and strength test to be considered for appointment. All potential candidates must have valid DL and reliable transportation. All applicants must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and OT.
  • If you are looking to work, grow and retire with a company in an industry that promotes long term stability, then look no further. The railroad industry is how everything we need and want ships throughout the country, which has made it virtually unaffected by slower economies or pandemics ect. We are considered essential workers.

We offer good pay, health benefits, PTO and 401k. If you seek job stability and room for growth, then a rewarding career opportunity awaits you.

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