Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician
About The Position
2026 Hiring and training are scheduled to begin in March. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check required for railroad property access.
- Ability to travel and work away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time (DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem).
- Flexible availability:
- Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with 10–12-hour shifts.
- Weekends, night, or extended hours may be required based on workload and weather.
- Ability to occasionally travel to DCS offices during breaks for routine truck and equipment maintenance.
- Must comply with all company drug and alcohol policies.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray experience
- Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.
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 regulations, and company policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development opportunities
- Employee referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
