Track Maintenance Lead: Safety-Driven Team Builder

PSC Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

PSC Group is seeking a Team Leader to lead with purpose, emphasize safety, and develop a high-performing team in the United States. This full-time role offers long-term stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact within PSC Group.

You will coach employees, promote safe work practices, and ensure procedures meet PSC and customer standards while supporting efficient track operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead position (leadman, team leader, foreman, supervisor, etc.).
• May require a valid Driver’s License and/or a valid TWIC card, depending on work location.
• Speak, write, read fluent English.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.
• Experience with performing track repairs and rebuilding using both power and manual tools.
• Removes spikes, drills rail holes, replaces ballast, and installs track fasteners.
• Operates hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, and sledgehammers.
• Uses electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic tools including drills, saws, jacks, and grinders.
• Lifts and moves rail materials and components as needed.
• Assists with re-railing derailed railcars.
• Performs other duties as required to support safe and efficient track operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support team performance and operational excellence.

Skills

Lead experience

Fluent English

Job description

PSC Group is seeking a Team Leader to lead with purpose, emphasize safety, and develop a high-performing team in the United States. This full-time role offers long-term stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact within PSC Group.

You will coach employees, promote safe work practices, and ensure procedures meet PSC and customer standards while supporting efficient track operations.