CDL Hi-Rail Railroad Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC is seeking a motivated CDL Hi-Rail Technician to support vegetation management along railroad corridors. This full-time seasonal position offers travel, hands-on maintenance, and opportunities to grow within a safety-driven team.

You will spray herbicides, assist with equipment maintenance, and document daily activities while adhering to DOT and company safety policies. Competitive pay and benefits are provided, with per diem during extended travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years of age or older.
• Able to pass 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.
• Able to operate manual transmission trucks.
• Willingness to travel 4–6 weeks at a time; hotel accommodations and per diem provided.
• Flexible schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm; some weekend/night work; hours vary with weather/workload.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete assigned jobs/contracts.
• Apply herbicides 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

Ability to travel

Manual transmission driving

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A or B with tanker and air brake endorsements

Job description

Company 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!

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) with tanker and air brake endorsements.
• 5 years of total clean driving experience required.
• Ability to operate manual transmission trucks preferred.
• Ability to travel away from home for 4-6 weeks at a time (DCS covers 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 Provided

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

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $24.00/ hour 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. 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.