Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Roseville, CA

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About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is hiring a full-time, seasonal Railroad Crossing Technician to apply vegetation-control treatments at railroad crossings. Exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload. The role involves completing projects to contract specifications, with safety as the top priority, and representing the company’s values and reputation. Work includes filling and operating spray trucks, applying treatments, performing limited weed-eating and chainsaw work, handling heavy hose, and completing daily briefings and paperwork. The schedule is flexible and may vary with weather and workload. Most work is Monday through Friday, generally 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with shifts of 10–12 hours; some weekend or night work may be required. Travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time is required. DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem. Paid 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 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.
• Compliance 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 16-inch minimum bar; this accounts for 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.
• Occasionally travel to offices during breaks for routine truck and equipment maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hotel accommodations and per diem for required 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
• Education Level: High school or GED