Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician

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

Our Off-Track Railroad Vegetation Applicators play a critical role in controlling vegetation along railroad rights-of-way beyond the track structure. This work helps ensure safe railroad operations and compliance with contract and environmental requirements, with safety as the top priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Mix and load spray trucks with water and approved chemical solutions.
• Apply herbicides to off-track railroad rights-of-way using hose-reel spray systems.
• Perform minor vegetation management, including weed eating and chainsaw work (16" bar minimum), as needed (approximately 25% of the workday).
• Pull, manage, and roll up 300–500 feet of spray hose multiple times per day across uneven terrain.
• Spray assigned off-track areas efficiently while meeting daily production goals.
• Safely drive and operate spray trucks between job sites.
• Participate in daily job briefings and communicate with dispatch/MTM as required.
• Complete all required end-of-day paperwork and reporting.
• Follow all railroad safety rules, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check required for railroad property access.
• Ability to travel and work away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time (DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem).
• Flexible availability:
  • Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with 10–12-hour shifts.
  • Weekends, night, or extended hours may be required based on workload and weather.
• Ability to occasionally travel to DCS offices during breaks for routine truck and equipment maintenance.
• Must comply with all company drug and alcohol policies.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

Training Provided

• Paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation/maintenance.

Additional Information

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $18-20 hourly depending on experience.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
• Pay increases available for:
  • Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray 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.