DeAngelo Contracting Services

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Off-TrackRailroadSprayTechnician

$0–0k Ashland, Kentucky, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician at DeAngelo Contracting Services. Skills: Vegetation control, Herbicide application, Railroad safety. Mix and load spray trucks. Apply herbicides to rights-of-way”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet daily production goals

Industry & Context.

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Eligibility Requirements

Work away from home 4-6 weeks, Flexible availability, Weekend work required, Night work required, Extended hours required, Travel to DCS offices, Comply with drug policies, Work in varying weather, Physically demanding environments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or equivalent, 21 years of age or older, Valid driver's license, 5 years of clean driving history, Pass pre-employment drug screen, Pass DOT physical, Pass federal background check, Ability to travel, Work away from home 4-6 weeks, Work outdoors, Physically demanding environments

What You'll Do.

Mix and load spray trucks

Apply herbicides to rights-of-way

Perform minor vegetation management

Manage and roll up spray hose

Spray assigned areas efficiently

Meet daily production goals

Drive and operate spray trucks

Participate in daily briefings

Communicate with dispatch/MTM

Complete end-of-day paperwork

Follow railroad safety rules

Follow environmental regulations

Follow company policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with dispatch/MTM

Full Job Description

DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family! To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! 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 position (exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload). Our Off-Track Railroad Vegetation Applicators play a critical role in controlling vegetation along railroad rights-of-way beyond the track structure. This work helps ensure safe railroad operations and compliance with contract and environmental requirements, with safety as the top priority. Key Responsibilities * Mix and load spray trucks with water and approved chemical solutions. * Apply herbicides to off-track railroad rights-of-way using hose-reel spray systems. * Perform minor vegetation management, including weed eating and chainsaw work (16" bar minimum), as needed (approximately 25% of the workday). * Pull, manage, and roll up 300–500 feet of spray hose multiple times per day across uneven terrain. * Spray assigned off-track areas efficiently while meeting daily production goals. * Safely drive and operate spray trucks between job sites. * Participate in daily job briefings and communicate with dispatch/MTM as required. * Complete all required end-of-day paperwork and reporting. * Follow all railroad safety rules, environmental regula

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