Railroad Crossing Technician

As a member of DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) youll use your skills to help maintain and protect the environment while representing our companys 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Fill trucks with water/chemical mix.
• Perform minor weed eating with an industrial weed eater and chainsaw work (16 bar minimum) approx. 25% of each day.
• Pull and roll up 300500 feet of hose up to 32 times per day.
• Spray 810 railroad crossings daily.
• Safely drive and operate spray trucks between crossings.
• Call MTM for daily job briefings.
• Complete required end-of-day paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid drivers 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 46 weeks  at a time (DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem).
• Flexible schedule:
  • Most work is MondayFriday 7am4pm with 1012-hour shifts.
  • Some weekend or night work may be required.
  • Hours may vary with weather and workload.
• Occasionally travel to offices during breaks for routine truck/equipment maintenance.
• Must comply with company drug and alcohol policy.

Training Provided

• Paid training in vegetation identification chemical usage safety procedures application methods and equipment operation/maintenance.

Additional Information :

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $19-20/hourly depending on experience.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• 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
  • Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicators License after hire.

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family today! 

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment the event an ADA accommodation is needed DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks pre-employment post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings motor vehicle record checks etc. as such DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time