Railroad Crossing Technician

As a member of DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS), you’ll use your skills to help maintain and protect the environment while representing our company’s values and reputation. This is a full-time, seasonal role (exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload). Our Railroad Crossing Applicators play an important role in applying vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings, ensuring every project is completed to contract specifications with safety as the top priority.

Responsibilities

Applying vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings; Ensuring every project is completed to contract specifications with safety as the top priority; Filling trucks with water/chemical mix; Performing minor weed eating with an industrial weed eater and chainsaw work (16" bar minimum) – approx. 25% of each day; Pulling and rolling up 300–500 feet of hose up to 32 times per day; Spraying 8–10 railroad crossings daily; Safely driving and operating spray trucks between crossings; Calling MTM for daily job briefings; Completing required end-of-day paperwork; Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; 21+ years of age or older; Valid driver's license with at least 5 years of clean driving history; Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access; Ability to travel away from home for 4-6 weeks at a time (DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem); Flexible schedule (most work Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, with 10-12-hour shifts; some weekend or night work may be required; hours may vary with weather and workload; occasional travel to offices during breaks for routine truck/equipment maintenance); Must comply with company drug and alcohol policy.

Nice to have

Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray industry experience; Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License (earn after hire)

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; 401(k) with company match; Generous paid time off; Career development opportunities; Employee referral bonus; Pay increases available for prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray industry experience or earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License after hire; Paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation/maintenance; Hotel accommodations and per diem while traveling away from home; Employee engagement events; Challenging and rewarding work environment