CDL Hi‑Rail Technician — Herbicide & Rail Maintenance

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health plan (medical/dental/vision)

Per diem during travel

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC is seeking a motivated CDL Hi-Rail Technician for a full-time seasonal position. The role involves spraying herbicide along railroad tracks, maintaining trucks and spray equipment, and traveling to job sites as needed. Start and end dates depend on weather and workload.

The position offers training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, and equipment operation, with opportunities for growth in the vegetation management industry.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDL with tanker/air brake endorsements.
• 5 years of clean driving experience.
• Able to travel 4–6 weeks away from home.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and background check.

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

CDL with tanker & air brake

Clean driving record

Safety compliance

Manual transmission operation

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.
• Ability totravelaway 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.

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.

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