Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Pomona, CA

11h

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is hiring a Railroad Crossing Technician to apply vegetation-control treatments at railroad crossings and complete projects according to contract specifications, with safety as the top priority. The role involves preparing and operating spray trucks, treating crossings, handling hoses, performing limited weed-eating and chainsaw work, and completing daily briefings and paperwork. Paid training is provided in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation and maintenance.

This is a full-time, seasonal role; exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload. 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 can vary with weather and workload. The position requires travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time; DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem. The compensation range is $20 per hour, depending on experience.

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, including possible weekend or night work and 10–12-hour shifts.
• Compliance with the company drug and alcohol policy.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Hi-Rail or vegetation-spray industry experience.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License; pay increases are available for earning the 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 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 for travel.
• 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