Rail Switching Lead

Petroleum Service Corporation; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid training

Job summary

PSC Group, formerly known as Petroleum Service Corporation, is hiring a dependable and safety-minded Lead for their Rail Switching team in Chalmette, Louisiana. This full-time role involves moving railcars within an industrial facility and supporting daily operations.

The ideal candidate will participate in safety initiatives, conduct training, and ensure efficient rail operations. The position offers great benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), and vacation.

Qualifications

• Experience is a plus, but not required, paid on-the-job training is available.
• Must be 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Speak, write, and read fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees have the tools needed for safe operations.
• Participate in safety meetings and trainings.
• Perform regular safety observations in the field.
• Review procedures for accuracy and communicate changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

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.

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‑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.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical insurance options with the company paying a large portion of the premiums, including affordable dental and vision plans
• 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
• Financial flexibility with On‑Demand Pay through Dayforce, giving access to earned wages before payday

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.