Rail Loader & Switching Technician – Training & Growth

PSC Group; Decatur, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options with company

Company-paid life, short-term and long

Matching 401(k) plan

Vacation, sick leave and holidays

Incentives, discounts, and bonuses

Industry-leading training and dev.

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

PSC Group in Decatur, AL is hiring for a Loader – Switching Technician to support safe and efficient rail operations in the industrial chemical sector. The role combines hands-on inspection and setup of railcars, connecting loading arms, and coordinating with the rail team to ensure timely transfers.

The position offers full-time employment, on-site work, on-the-job training, and the chance to grow within a safety-focused company that values teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.

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

Responsibilities

• Loader duties: Inspects railcar visually and ensures mechanical soundness before transfer; connects or disconnects loading arm hose; inspects for leaks, weighs railcars, and completes required paperwork.
• Rail switching duties: Examines track list to plan railcars to be spotted, separated, loaded, and/or built for shipment; may operate trackmobile or locomotive; communicates with rail team and customer contacts; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

On-site attendance

Safety conscious

Job description

PSC Group in Decatur, AL is hiring for a Loader – Switching Technician to support safe and efficient rail operations in the industrial chemical sector. The role combines hands-on inspection and setup of railcars, connecting loading arms, and coordinating with the rail team to ensure timely transfers.

The position offers full-time employment, on-site work, on-the-job training, and the chance to grow within a safety-focused company that values teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.