Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

18h

About The Position

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is hiring a full-time seasonal Railroad Crossing Technician to apply vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings. Start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload. The role involves completing projects to contract specifications while prioritizing safety and representing DCS's values and reputation. Employees 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. to 4 p.m., with 10–12-hour shifts. Some weekend or night work may be required, and hours 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license with at least 5 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.
• Must comply 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 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 for travel assignments.
• 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