CDL Hi-Rail Railroad Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Ontario, CA

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About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a motivated, safety-conscious CDL Hi-Rail Technician with strong ethics and mechanical aptitude. The technician applies herbicides along railroad tracks and maintains trucks and spray equipment. The role includes travel, training, and opportunities to develop in vegetation management. It is a full-time seasonal position; start and end dates depend on weather conditions and workload. Employees may travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time, with hotel accommodations and per diem covered by DCS. Work is generally Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 10–12-hour shifts; schedules and hours vary with weather and workload, and some weekend or night work may be required.

DCS provides paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation and maintenance. Compensation is $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, with possible pay increases for prior Hi-Rail or vegetation-spraying experience and for earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire. DCS is a family-owned infrastructure and maintenance contractor serving state DOTs, railroads, and other customers throughout the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad-property access.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements.
• Five years of total clean driving experience.
• Ability to travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time.
• Ability to comply with the company drug and alcohol policy.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate manual-transmission trucks.
• Prior Hi-Rail or vegetation-spraying experience.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License, or willingness to earn one after hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete assigned jobs and contracts.
• Apply herbicides for weed, grass, and brush control along railroads.
• Mix tanks and calibrate spray equipment.
• Perform daily truck inspections, routine maintenance, and system repairs.
• Maintain accurate daily and weekly records.
• Ensure work complies with safety guidelines and regulations.
• Communicate with customers and address complaints professionally.
• Identify vegetation types and use appropriate application methods, chemicals, and safety practices.
• Travel to offices during breaks as needed for routine truck and equipment maintenance.

Benefits

• Hotel accommodations and per diem for work-related travel.
• Paid training.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Potential pay increases for prior Hi-Rail or vegetation-spraying experience and for earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED