Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Fontana, CA

15h

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is hiring a Railroad Crossing Technician for a full-time, seasonal role. Seasonal start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload. The position applies vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings and ensures projects meet contract specifications, with safety as the top priority. Employees may travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time; DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem. Most work is Monday through Friday, generally 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 10–12-hour shifts. Some weekend or night work may be required, and hours may vary with weather and workload. Occasional travel to offices for routine truck and equipment maintenance is required. Paid training is provided in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation and maintenance. Compensation is $20 per hour, depending on experience, with potential pay increases for prior Hi-Rail or vegetation spray industry experience and for earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.

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 railroad property access.
• Ability to travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; some weekend or night work may be required.
• 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 minimum 16-inch bar; this work is approximately 25% of each day.
• 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 during travel.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED