Rail Switching Operator

PSC Group

Rail Switching Operator moving railcars within industrial facilities for PSC Group. Focused on safety and teamwork in a logistics role with paid training.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to safely move railcars and support logistics operations while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and weight limits. Proficient in following procedures and maintaining effective communication in English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Railcar MovementLogistics OperationsWeight ComplianceSafety ProceduresPPE Compliance

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Hard Skills

Railcar SpottingBrake SettingCoupling VerificationWeight MeasurementTrack List Review

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailPunctualityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseTWIC Card

Industry Keywords

Rail OperationsLogisticsIndustrial FacilityDrug ScreenBackground Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely move railcars within an industrial facility
Support day-to-day operations in a critical logistics role
Review track lists to identify and organize railcars for spotting, separating, loading, or outbound movement
Ensure railcars are properly connected and secured by setting brakes and verifying couplings
Separate loaded cars for shipment from preloaded or empty railcars
Weigh inbound and outbound cars to confirm compliance with weight limits
Perform additional duties as needed to support safe and efficient rail operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience is a plus but not required, and paid on-the-job training is available
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid training
great benefits
long-term career opportunities
company promotes from within