CDL Hi-Rail Railroad Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Training provided

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a motivated CDL Hi-Rail Technician to spray herbicide along railroad tracks and maintain spray equipment. This full-time seasonal role involves travel, training, and growth opportunities in vegetation management.

Key responsibilities include completing jobs, calibrating spray systems, conducting truck inspections, and maintaining records while ensuring safety guidelines are followed. Training provided and potential weekend or night shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access.
• Valid CDL (Class A or B) with tanker and air brake endorsements.
• 5 years of total clean driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete assigned jobs/contracts.
• Apply herbicides (weed, grass, and brush control) along railroads.
• Mix tanks and calibrate spray equipment.
• Perform daily truck inspections, routine maintenance, and system repairs.
• Maintain accurate daily/weekly records.
• Ensure all work complies with safety guidelines and regulations.
• Communicate with customers and address complaints professionally.
• Identify vegetation types and understand proper application methods, chemicals, and safety requirements.

Skills

CDL

Tanker endorsement

Air brake endorsement

Vehicle maintenance

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

DCS 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 Description

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a motivated and skilled CDL Hi-Rail Technician with strong ethics, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety.This is a full-time seasonal position with start and end dates depending on weather conditions and workload.

As a Hi-Rail Technician, you’ll play a key role in spraying herbicide along railroad tracks while maintaining trucks and spray equipment. This role offers challenging, rewarding work with travel, training, and opportunities to grow in the vegetation management industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete assigned jobs/contracts.
• Apply herbicides (weed, grass, and brush control) along railroads.
• Mix tanks and calibrate spray equipment.
• Perform daily truck inspections, routine maintenance, and system repairs.
• Maintain accurate daily/weekly records.
• Ensure all work complies with safety guidelines and regulations.
• Communicate with customers and address complaints professionally.
• Identify vegetation types and understand proper application methods, chemicals, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access.
• Valid CDL (Class A or B) withtanker and air brake endorsements.
• 5 years of total clean driving experience required.
• Ability to operate manual transmission trucks preferred.
• Abilitytravelaway from home for4–6 weeksat a time (DCS covers hotel accommodations and per diem).
• 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 Provided

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

Additional Information

Benefits & Compensation

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Pay increases available for:
  • Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray experience
  • Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.