On-Track Herbicide Technician | Safety & Field Ops

Wright Tree Service; West Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service in West Virginia seeks a field technician to apply herbicide on railroad rights-of-way. You will perform pre-inspections, operate sprayers, and maintain records while communicating clearly with customers to ensure safe, effective treatments.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, safety adherence to FRA/DOT rules, and occasional travel to support outages or emergencies. CDL and herbicide certifications are preferred and training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required by division and contract specs.
• Maintain herbicide application certification or equivalent as required.

Responsibilities

• Apply herbicide to designated railroad areas using sprayers and handheld devices.
• Communicate with customers to resolve concerns and plan for successful work.
• Perform pre-inspections to identify hazards and ensure safe operations.
• Maintain accurate application records and equipment checks.
• Follow company policies, safety practices, and FRA/DOT regulations.
• Travel as needed and participate in Wright Tree Service safety culture.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment and report repairs to supervisor.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

CDL

Herbicide certification

eRailSafe certification

Job description

Wright Tree Service in West Virginia seeks a field technician to apply herbicide on railroad rights-of-way. You will perform pre-inspections, operate sprayers, and maintain records while communicating clearly with customers to ensure safe, effective treatments.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, safety adherence to FRA/DOT rules, and occasional travel to support outages or emergencies. CDL and herbicide certifications are preferred and training is provided as needed.