Rail Loader & Switching Technician - 12-Hour Rotating Shift

PSC Group; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Company-paid life and disability

Matching 401(k)

Vacation, sick leave, holidays

Training and development

Job summary

PSC Group in Lake Charles, LA, USA is seeking a full-time Chemical Plant Loader / Rail Switching Technician. This on-site role offers stability in the industrial chemical sector and a team‑oriented work culture.

You will perform railcar loading, arm hose connections, rail switching operations, and coordinate with rail teams. A clean safety record and ability to pass background checks are required. Shift is 12 hours on rotating days/nights.

Qualifications

• Speak, write, read fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and visually inspects railcars before transfer to ensure mechanical soundness.
• Connects or disconnects loading arm hose for product transfer.
• Inspects for leaks, weighs railcars, and completes required paperwork.
• Examines track list to plan railcars to be spotted, separated, loaded, or built for shipment.
• May operate trackmobile or locomotive to move railcars safely.
• Communicates with rail team members, leadership, and customer contacts.
• Completes any other duties assigned to complete the job.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

PSC Group in Lake Charles, LA, USA is seeking a full-time Chemical Plant Loader / Rail Switching Technician. This on-site role offers stability in the industrial chemical sector and a team‑oriented work culture.

You will perform railcar loading, arm hose connections, rail switching operations, and coordinate with rail teams. A clean safety record and ability to pass background checks are required. Shift is 12 hours on rotating days/nights.