Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • San Bernardino, CA

12h

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is hiring Railroad Crossing Applicators to apply vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings. This full-time, seasonal role has variable start and end dates depending on weather and workload. The work involves meeting contract specifications while prioritizing safety. Employees may travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time; DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem. Training is provided in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation and maintenance.

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 for access to railroad property.
• 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.
• Ability to earn a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.

Responsibilities

• Fill trucks with water and chemical mix.
• Perform minor weed eating with an industrial weed eater and chainsaw work using a chainsaw with a 16-inch minimum bar; this takes 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.
• Travel to offices during breaks as needed for routine truck and equipment maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Hotel accommodations and per diem during travel.
• Paid training.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED