Track Maintenance Team Lead: Safety-Driven Coach

psc-usa; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options with company

Life insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonuses

Industry-leading training

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

PSC Group seeks a Team Leader to guide field crews in track operations with a focus on safety, training, and performance. This full-time role emphasizes servant leadership, developing others, and delivering top results on complex rail projects.

You will coach employees, enforce safety practices, and ensure on-site procedures meet PSC and customer standards while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead position (leadman, supervisor, foreman)
• Industrial experience is a plus but not required
• Must pass drug screen, physical, and background check
• 18+ years old and legally able to work in the U.S.
• May require a valid Driver’s License and/or a TWIC card, depending on work location
• Speak, write, read fluent English
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality
• Military experience is a plus

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
• 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

Team leadership

Safety first

Coaching

Training & development

English fluency

Punctuality & reliability

Procedural compliance

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Rail track equipment

Job description

PSC Group seeks a Team Leader to guide field crews in track operations with a focus on safety, training, and performance. This full-time role emphasizes servant leadership, developing others, and delivering top results on complex rail projects.

You will coach employees, enforce safety practices, and ensure on-site procedures meet PSC and customer standards while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.