Railway Herbicide Tech — Field Safety Specialist

Wright Tree Service; Illinois; On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service is seeking a safety‑conscious Herbicide Applicator to join our Illinois field crew. You will apply herbicides to railroad rights‑of‑way, perform pre‑inspections, and maintain accurate records while working around hazardous equipment.

Responsibilities include operating sprayers, communicating with customers, and adhering to OSHA and FRA regulations. A valid CDL, herbicide certification, and CPR/First Aid are preferred; bilingual skills are a plus; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• CDL certification is required or obtainable.
• Herbicide application certification is preferred/required per regulation.
• eRailSafe certification is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Applies herbicide to on-track and off-track railroad areas.
• Communicates with customers effectively to resolve concerns and plans for success.
• Conducts pre-inspections of work areas to identify potential hazards.
• Utilizes sprayer/handheld sprayer for herbicide application.
• Works around hazardous equipment and follows safe operating procedures.
• Maintains accurate application records and reports to supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Safety orientation

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

First-Aid and CPR certification

Tools

CDL Certification

Herbicide application certification

eRailSafe certification

Job description

Wright Tree Service is seeking a safety‑conscious Herbicide Applicator to join our Illinois field crew. You will apply herbicides to railroad rights‑of‑way, perform pre‑inspections, and maintain accurate records while working around hazardous equipment.

Responsibilities include operating sprayers, communicating with customers, and adhering to OSHA and FRA regulations. A valid CDL, herbicide certification, and CPR/First Aid are preferred; bilingual skills are a plus; overtime may be required.