Rail Switching Technician

PSC Group; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Great benefits

Job summary

PSC Group is seeking a dependable Rail Switching Technician in Clinton, IA. This full-time role involves outdoors work moving railcars, with paid training, great benefits, and long-term career opportunities in a company that values internal growth.

As a Rail Switching Technician, you will review track lists, connect and secure railcars, weigh cars, and support safe, efficient operations. Fluent English, reliability, and on-site attendance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience as a Rail Switching Technician or equivalent rail operations experience.
• Experience in safely moving and securing railcars.
• Speak, read, write fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Reviews track lists to identify and organize railcars for spotting, 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.

Skills

Rail operations experience

Job description

Rail Switching Technician

PSC Group is hiring dependable, safety-minded individuals 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:

• 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:

• Must have prior experience as a Rail Switching Technician or Equivalent rail operations experience
• Experience in safely moving and securing railcars is required
• 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