Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician

Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician

As 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 position (exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload).

Our Off-Track Railroad Vegetation Applicators play a critical role in controlling vegetation along railroad rights-of-way beyond the track structure. This work helps ensure safe railroad operations and compliance with contract and environmental requirements, with safety as the top priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Mix and load spray trucks with water and approved chemical solutions.
• Apply herbicides to off-track railroad rights-of-way using hose-reel spray systems.
• Perform minor vegetation management, including weed eating and chainsaw work (16" bar minimum), as needed (approximately 25% of the workday).
• Pull, manage, and roll up 300–500 feet of spray hose multiple times per day across uneven terrain.
• Spray assigned off-track areas efficiently while meeting daily production goals.
• Safely drive and operate spray trucks between job sites.
• Participate in daily job briefings and communicate with dispatch/MTM as required.
• Complete all required end-of-day paperwork and reporting.
• Follow all railroad safety rules, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license with a minimum of 5 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 and work away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time (DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem).
• Flexible availability:
  Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with 10–12-hour shifts. Weekends, night, or extended hours may be required based on workload and weather.
• Ability to occasionally travel to DCS offices during breaks for routine truck and equipment maintenance.
• Must comply with all company drug and alcohol policies.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

Training Provided

• Paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation/maintenance.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $18-20 hourly depending on experience.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Pay increases available for:
  Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray experience, Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License after hire.

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today! DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations.