About this role
Rail Switching Technician
PSC Group is hiring dependable, safety-minded individuals to join our Rail Switching team. This full-time position involves working outdoors to safely move railcars within an industrial facility, supporting day-to-day operations in a critical logistics role. We offer paid training, great benefits, and long-term career opportunities with a company that takes pride in promoting from within. If you're looking for a hands-on job in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on safety and teamwork, we encourage you to apply.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Reviews track lists to identify and organize railcars for spotting, separating, loading, or outbound movement
• Ensures railcars are properly connected and secured by setting brakes and verifying couplings
• Separates loaded cars for shipment from preloaded or empty railcars
• Weighs inbound and outbound cars to confirm compliance with weight limits
• Performs additional duties as needed to support safe and efficient rail operations
Job Qualifications:
• Experience is a plus but not required, and paid on-the-job training is available
• May require a valid Driver’s License and / or a valid TWIC card, depending on work location
• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check
• Wear all required PPE without restriction and pass any required medical exams
• Speak, write, read fluent English
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is required
• Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus
Work Schedule:
Night Shifts, 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Other facts
About PSC Group
PSC Group (formerly known as Petroleum Service Corporation) is an operating company for the refining, petrochemical, terminal and marine transportation industries. We work as a service provider within customers’ facilities and with their equipment, using skilled employees trained to work in complex and hazardous manufacturing environments.
We offer the broadest suite of product handling, site logistics, marine operations, railcar repair, sustainability operations and ancillary services with the technical expertise, experience, and know-how to provide critical support through all levels of the petrochemical and fuel supply chains.
Since its founding in 1952 as the nation's first tankerman service, PSC has been committed to meeting industry needs for safe and efficient product handling and site logistics services. Our 4,500+ employees deliver quality service at more than 125 refineries, terminals, docks, and chemical plants across the U.S. and Canada.
What you'll do
- The Rail Switching Operator is responsible for moving railcars within an industrial facility and ensuring they are properly connected and secured. Additional duties include weighing cars and supporting safe rail operations.
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