Railroad Crossing Technician

Company DescriptionDCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about!Job DescriptionAs a member of DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS), you'll use your skills to help maintain and protect the environment while representing our company's values and reputation. This is a full-time, seasonal role (exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload).Our Railroad Crossing Applicators play an important role in applying vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings, ensuring every project is completed to contract specifications with safety as the top priority.Key ResponsibilitiesFill trucks with water/chemical mix.Perform minor weed eating with an industrial weed eater and chainsaw work (16" bar minimum) - approx. 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.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.21+ years of age or older.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 (DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem).Flexible schedule:Most work is Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, with 10-12-hour shifts.Some weekend or night work may be required.Hours may vary with weather and workload.Occasionally travel to offices during breaks for routine truck/equipment maintenance.Must comply with company drug and alcohol policy.Training ProvidedPaid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation/maintenance.Additional InformationBenefits & CompensationCompensation range: $20/hourChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offCareer development opportunitiesEmployee referral bonusPay increases available for:Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray industry experienceEarning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License after hire.Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!