Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Waukee, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Apply vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings and operate spray trucks safely. Perform manual labor including weed eating, chainsaw work, and handling equipment hoses.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with at least five years of clean driving history. You are able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access, and you can travel for extended periods. Training is provided for vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety, and equipment operation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

vegetation control

chainsaw

weed eating

DOT physical

drug screen

federal background check

Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License

Job Description

Company 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.
  • Spray 8–10 railroad crossings daily.
  • 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 to travel 1-3 weeks at a time, home weekends except for 2-3 weeks of the entire season.(DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem).
  • Flexible schedule:
    • 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: $22-25/hour based on experience. 
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development opportunities
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Pay increases available for:
    • Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray industry 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.

DeAngelo Contracting Services

We provide the safest and highest quality infrastructure and maintenance contracting services
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