Track Maintenance Team Lead: Safety-Driven Leader & Coach

Petroleum Service Corporation; Santee (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Bonuses

Training and development

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

PSC Group is seeking a Team Leader to guide a safety‑focused crew in on‑site track maintenance. The role centers on servant leadership, coaching others, and delivering top performance while protecting people.

You will supervise training, enforce procedures, and collaborate with PSC and customer leadership to meet safety and reliability goals. Schedule is Monday–Friday with some weekends; opportunities for growth and stability are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead position (e.g. leadman, team leader, foreman, supervisor, etc.).
• Industrial experience is a plus but not 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.

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

Leadership experience

Fluent English

Safety leadership

Coaching

Tools

Driver's License

TWIC card

Job description

PSC Group is seeking a Team Leader to guide a safety‑focused crew in on‑site track maintenance. The role centers on servant leadership, coaching others, and delivering top performance while protecting people.

You will supervise training, enforce procedures, and collaborate with PSC and customer leadership to meet safety and reliability goals. Schedule is Monday–Friday with some weekends; opportunities for growth and stability are highlighted.