Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services•Riverside, CA

19h

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is a family-owned and operated business providing infrastructure and maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other customers across the United States. The Railroad Crossing Technician role, also referred to as a Railroad Crossing Applicator, helps maintain and protect the environment by applying vegetation-control treatments at railroad crossings. Work must meet contract specifications, with safety as the top priority. This is a full-time, seasonal role. Exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload. The role involves filling spray trucks, treating railroad crossings, operating equipment, and completing related paperwork. Employees must be able to travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time; DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem. Most work is Monday through Friday, typically 7 a.m.–4 p.m., with 10–12-hour shifts. Hours may vary with weather and workload, and some weekend or night work may be required. 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.

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 access to railroad property.
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.
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 one 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 accounts for 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.