CDL Hi-Rail Railroad Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a motivated and skilled CDL Hi-Rail Technician with strong ethics, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety. As a Hi-Rail Technician, you’ll play a key role in spraying herbicide along railroad tracks while maintaining trucks and spray equipment. This role offers challenging, rewarding work with travel, training, and opportunities to grow in the vegetation management industry.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
21+ years of age or older.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access.
Must have a Class A or B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements.
5 years of total clean driving experience required.
Ability to operate manual transmission trucks preferred.
Ability to travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time.
Must comply with company drug and alcohol policy.

Nice To Haves

Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray experience
Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.

Responsibilities

Oversee and complete assigned jobs/contracts.
Apply herbicides (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/weekly records.
Ensure all work complies with safety guidelines and regulations.
Communicate with customers and address complaints professionally.
Identify vegetation types and understand proper application methods, chemicals, and safety requirements.

Benefits

Generous compensation packages
Employee engagement events
Career development programs
Great compensation
Awesome benefits
Work environment worth bragging about
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation/maintenance.
DCS covers hotel accommodations and per diem.