Rail Switching Technician
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience is a plus but not required, and paid on-the-job training is available
- Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus
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 support safe and efficient rail operations
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
