Railroad Crossing Technician
Railroad Crossing Technician
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Job Description
As a member of the DCS team you will use your skills and expertise to enhance the environment while upholding our companys values principles and reputation. Our Railroad Crossing Technicians are responsible for tasks such as spraying railroad crossings in accordance with contract specifications always with a strong focus on safety.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Load truck with water/chemical mixture.
- Perform minor eating using an industrial eater and some chainsaw work (with a 16 bar) approximately 25 of the time each day.
- Pull hose 300500 feet to spray the full length of the crossing then retract and roll up the hose. On a typical day this process is repeated 32 times.
- Drive truck and spray 8 to 10 railroad crossings per day.
- Contact MTM for the daily job briefing.
- Complete necessary paperwork at the end of each day.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; higher education is a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- A valid drivers license with at least 3 years of clean driving history is required.
- Must pass a preemployment drug screen DOT physical and federal background check to work on railroad property.
- Ability to travel away from home for up to 46 weeks at a time (hotel accommodations and perdiem provided by DCS).
- Must be able to perform physical labor for extended periods in various weather conditions.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License is preferred.
- Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday 7 AM to 4 PM with 1012 hour shifts.
- Occasional weekend or night work may be required.
- Some travel to offices during breaks for routine maintenance of trucks and equipment.
- Work hours may fluctuate depending on weather conditions and workload.
- Spraying work is seasonal and aligns with the regional offices schedule.
Training provided by DCS:
Paid training to help employees succeed in their roles including:
- Identifying various weeds grass and brush species.
- Understanding which chemicals control specific plant species.
- Safe operation of application equipment.
- Various application methods used in the field.
- Equipment maintenance and care.
Additional Information :
Benefit Highlights:
- A dynamic and fulfilling work environment
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug coverage
- 401(K) plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Pay increase for prior experience in the HiRail/Vegetation Spray industry
- Pay increase upon obtaining a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license after hire
Hourly pay rate: $1920/hour
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 preemployment screenings such as criminal background checks preemployment postaccident & reasonable impairment drug screenings motor vehicle record checks etc. as such DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
