Loader / Railroad Switching Technician

PSC Group; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Group seeks a Loader – Switching Technician in Kentucky. This full-time role entails inspecting railcars, connecting loading hoses, and ensuring safe product transfer in a busy plant environment.

The Rail Switching duties include planning railcar spotting, moving railcars with trackmobiles when needed, and maintaining clear communication with rail teams and customers to ensure on-time shipments.

Qualifications

• On-site attendance and punctuality required.
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must pass drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Must speak, write, read fluent English.
• Driver's license and/or TWIC card may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and visually inspects railcars before transfer.
• Connects or disconnects loading arm hose for transfer of product.
• Inspects for leaks, weighs railcars and completes required paperwork.
• Plans railcar spotting, separation, and loading for shipment.
• May operate trackmobile or locomotive to move railcars safely.
• Communicates with rail team members, leadership, and customer contacts.
• Completes any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Loader / Rail Switching Technician

Looking to join a company that values safety, training, and teamwork? PSC Group is hiring a full-time Rail Loader – Switching Technician. This is your opportunity to build a stable, long-term career in the industrial chemical industry with a company that puts its employees first. Join the PSC family today!

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Loader

• Cleans and visually inspects the railcar before transfer to ensure that it is mechanically sound
• Connects or disconnects loading arm hose for transfer of product
• Inspects for any leaks, weighs railcars and completes required paperwork

Rail Switching

• Examines track list to plan railcars to be spotted, separated, loaded, and/or built for shipment
• May operate trackmobile or locomotive to safely move railcars in the plant
• Communicates with rail team members, leadership, and customer contacts

• Completes any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job

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