Rail Switching Lead

PSC Group; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Group is hiring a dependable Rail Switching Lead to operate outdoors, move railcars safely and support daily logistics. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities include training, safety observations, coaching, and ensuring proper braking and couplings. On-site attendance and adherence to procedures are essential for efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Possess or able to obtain a valid Driver's License and TWIC
• Willing to pass drug screen, medical, and background check
• Able to wear PPE and work outdoors
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English
• Experience not required; on-the-job training provided
• Military experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety training and equipment are provided and used properly
• Lead safety meetings and coaching to promote safe work practices
• Conduct regular safety observations in the field to maintain visibility
• Oversee on-the-job training aligned with PSC and customer practices
• Provide coaching to support employee growth and accountability
• Review procedures for accuracy and communicate updates
• Review track lists to organize railcars for movement
• Ensure railcars are connected and secured by setting brakes and couplings
• Separate loaded cars from preloaded/empty cars
• Weigh inbound/outbound cars to verify weight limits
• Perform other duties to support safety and efficiency

Skills

Drivers License

TWIC Card

English Fluent

Background Check

Punctuality

Team Leadership

Military Experience

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,

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 examsli>
• 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