Rail Switching Lead

Petroleum Service Corporation; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Life insurance

Matching 401(k)

Vacation and holidays

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

PSC Group is seeking a dependable Rail Switching Lead to safely move railcars within an industrial facility. This full-time, outdoor role supports day-to-day operations with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

The Lead will provide training, conduct safety observations, and coach staff while overseeing on-the-job training to align with PSC and customer best practices. Benefits and career growth opportunities are available within PSC Group.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees have training, tools, and equipment for safe, accurate, and efficient work.
• Participate in safety meetings and modeling strong leadership behaviors.
• Conduct safety observations to maintain high visibility with employees and customers.
• Oversee on-the-job training aligned with PSC and customer best practices.
• Provide coaching to support employee growth and accountability.
• Review area procedures for accuracy and communicate updates to leadership.
• Identify and organize railcars for spotting, loading, or outbound movement.
• Verify railcar connections, brakes, and couplings for safety.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Rail Switching Lead

PSC Group is hiring a dependable, safety-minded Lead 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:

• Ensures employees have the knowledge, training, tools, and equipment needed to perform their work safely, accurately, and efficiently
• Actively participates in safety meetings and training initiatives to model strong leadership behaviors
• Performs regular safety observations in the field to maintain high visibility with employees and customers
• Oversees on-the-job training to ensure it aligns with PSC and customer best practices
• Provides positive reinforcement and timely one-on-one coaching to support employee growth and accountability
• Reviews area procedures for accuracy, redlines necessary updates, and communicates changes to PSC and customer leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned to support team performance and operational excellence
• 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:

12 hour rotating shift (alternates between days / nights) Includes holidays and weekends

Why join the PSC team?

• Since 1952, PSC Group has had a strong reputation for quality service, safety, environmental protection, and taking care of our employees.
• We are a leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and marine transportation providers.
• The work we do makes a huge impact in our nation's economy. Check out our videos at PSC Group - Career Videos to learn more.
• Check out our online newsletter "The Connection" which contains articles about our work groups, recognition events, and achievements of our employees and their family members at PSC Group - Newsletter.
• Our Core Values serve as the foundation for all we do-how we conduct our business, serve our customers, and treat members of our PSC family. Learn more at PSC Group - Core Values.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical insurance options with the company paying a large portion of the premiums, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirement
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits (varies by work group)
• Incentives, discounts, and bonuses
• Industry-leading training and development programs
• Enjoy financial flexibility with On-Demand Pay through Dayforce, giving you access to earned wages before payday.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The above job description does not reflect all essential job functions or physical requirements.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PSC Group, formerly known as Petroleum Service Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.