DeAngelo Contracting Services
Construction
RailroadCrossingTechnician
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“Railroad Crossing Technician at DeAngelo Contracting Services. Skills: vegetation control treatments, equipment operation/maintenance. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring every project is completed to contract specifications with safety as the top priority
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time, Flexible schedule, Most work is Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm, with 10–12-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, Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, Flexible schedule, Must comply with company drug and alcohol policy
Nice to Have
Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray industry experience, Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire
What You'll Do.
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 300–500 feet of hose up to 32 times per day
Spray 8–10 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
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 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 300–500 feet of hose up to 32 times per day. * Spray 8–10 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 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). *
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