Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Referral bonus

License upgrade incentive

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC (DCS) is seeking a Railroad Crossing Applicator to maintain vegetation control at railroad crossings across the U.S. This is a full-time, seasonal role with start/end dates varying by weather and workload.

You will operate spray equipment, perform weed-eating and light Chainsaw work, travel for extended periods, pass pre-employment screenings, and participate in paid training. DCS offers competitive pay ($20/hour), medical/dental/vision, 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Must have valid driver's license with clean history.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Fill trucks with water/chemical mix.
• Operate weed eater and chainsaw as needed.
• Roll and manage long hose runs daily.
• Drive and operate spray trucks between crossings.
• Attend daily job briefings and complete paperwork.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Driver's license

Drug screen

DOT physical

Background check

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

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

Our Railroad Crossing Applicators play an important role in applying vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings, ensuring every project is completed to contract specifications with safety as the top priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Fill trucks with water/chemical mix.
• Perform minor weed eating with an industrial weed eater and chainsaw work (16" bar minimum) – approx. 25% of each day.
• Pull and roll up 300–500 feet of hose up to 32 times per day.
• Safely drive and operate spray trucks between crossings.
• Call MTM for daily job briefings.
• Complete required end-of-day paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license with at least 5 years of clean driving history.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access.
• Ability totravel away from home for 4–6 weeksat a time (DCS provides 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

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