Rail Switching Technician

PSC Group is urgently 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. This position is based in Ticonderoga, NY and is ideal for candidates commuting from nearby areas including Port Henry, Crown Point, Schroon Lake, NY, as well as Fair Haven and Orwell, VT.

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, including supporting basic maintenance activities, to ensure safe and efficient rail operations

Job Qualifications:
• Experience is a plus but not required, and paid on-the-job training is available
• Requires a valid Driver’s License
• 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

Work Schedule:
8 Hour Rotating Shift (Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays)

Why join the PSC team?

Since 1952, PSC Group has had a strong reputation for quality service, safety, environmental protection, and taking care of our employees.
We are a leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and marine transportation providers.
The work we do makes a huge impact in our nation's economy. Check out our videos at PSC Group - Career Videos to learn more.
Check out our online newsletter "The Connection" which contains articles about our work groups, recognition events, and achievements of our employees and their family members at PSC Group - Newsletter.
Our Core Values serve as the foundation for all we do—how we conduct our business, serve our customers, and treat members of our PSC family. Learn more at PSC Group - Core Values.

Employee Benefits:

Medical insurance options with the company paying a large portion of the premiums, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Matching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirement
Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits (varies by work group)
Incentives, discounts, and bonuses
Industry-leading training and development programs
On-Demand Pay, giving you early access to earned wages and more financial flexibility.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The above job description does not reflect all essential job functions or physical requirements.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PSC Group, formerly known as Petroleum Service Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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