Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Sacramento, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is hiring a full-time, seasonal Railroad Crossing Technician. Seasonal start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload. The role applies vegetation-control treatments at railroad crossings and ensures projects meet contract specifications, with safety as the top priority. Work includes preparing and operating spray trucks and equipment, treating crossings, completing paperwork, and performing related maintenance. Employees may travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time; DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem. Paid training is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and at least five 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 away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; most work is Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., with 10–12-hour shifts. Some weekend or night work may be required, and hours may vary with weather and workload.
• Must comply with the company drug and alcohol policy.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Hi-Rail or vegetation-spray industry experience.
• Earn a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire; pay increases are available for obtaining it.

Responsibilities

• Fill trucks with water and chemical mix.
• Perform minor weed eating with an industrial weed eater and chainsaw work (16-inch bar minimum), approximately 25% of each workday.
• 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.
• Occasionally travel to offices during breaks for routine truck and equipment maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hotel accommodations and per diem for travel away from home.
• Paid training.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Pay increases available for prior Hi-Rail or vegetation-spray industry experience and for earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.

What This Job Offers

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