Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Ontario, CA

17h

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is hiring Railroad Crossing Applicators to apply vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings. The role focuses on completing projects to contract specifications while making safety the top priority. It is a full-time, seasonal position; exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload. Paid training is provided in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation and maintenance.

Most work is Monday through Friday, typically from 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. The role involves travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time; DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem. Occasional travel to offices for routine truck and equipment maintenance is also required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license with 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.
• Flexible schedule; some weekend or night work may be required, and hours may vary with weather and workload.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Hi-Rail or vegetation spray industry experience.
• 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 is 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally travel to offices during breaks for routine truck and equipment maintenance.
• Comply with the company drug and alcohol policy.

Benefits

• Hotel accommodations and per diem during travel.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid training.
• Potential pay increases 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