Railroad Crossing Technician — Field Work & Paid Training

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation $20/hourly (experience)

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Hotel accommodations and per diem for

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a Railroad Crossing Applicator to support vegetation control at railroad crossings across client sites. This full-time seasonal role emphasizes safety, reliability and adherence to contract specifications.

You will operate spray trucks, mix solutions, and perform occasional travel of 4–6 weeks away from home with accommodations provided. Training is provided, and benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) and PTO.

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 to travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at 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.

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.

Skills

Driving

Safety awareness

Time management

Job description

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a Railroad Crossing Applicator to support vegetation control at railroad crossings across client sites. This full-time seasonal role emphasizes safety, reliability and adherence to contract specifications.

You will operate spray trucks, mix solutions, and perform occasional travel of 4–6 weeks away from home with accommodations provided. Training is provided, and benefits include medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) and PTO.