Railroad Crossing Technician
Railroad Crossing Technician
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Job Description
As an employee of DCS you will be asked to contribute your skills and expertise to help make the environment beautiful all while upholding our companys values principles and family name! Our Railroad Crossing Technicians complete basic duties such as spraying the railroad crossings according to contract specifications all while focusing on safety.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Fill truck with water/chemical mix.
- Minor weed eating with an industrial weed eater and minor chainsaw work with at least a 16 bar on saw approximately 25% of the time each day.
- Pull hose out 300500 feet to spray the length of crossing and then pull hose back to the truck and roll up. In a typical day you will pull out 300500 feet of hose 32 times.
- Spray 8 to 10 crossings per day.
- Must drive truck and spray 8 to 10 railroad crossings per day.
- Must call MTM for daily job briefing.
- Perform paperwork required for the job at the end of the day.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a valid drivers license with at least 3 years of clean driving.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License is preferred in the appropriate state categories for Vegetation Management. (Paid for by the Company.)
- Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and DOT physical as well as a federal background check to work on railroad property.
- Must be willing to travel a minimum of 46 weeks at a time. (Hotel accommodations provided by DCS)
- Basic understanding of chemicals used what they control and all safety requirements preferred.
- Basic understanding of application methods and equipment.
- Basic understanding of calibration and spray patterns.
DeAngelo Contracting Services provide our employees with paid training to help them become successful in their positions. Areas of training include:
- Learn how to identify different weeds grass and brush species.
- Determine what chemicals effectively control what plant species.
- Learn how to safely operate application equipment.
- Different application methods utilized in the field.
- An understanding of how to maintain equipment.
Additional Information :
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Career Development
- Increase in pay if prior experience in HiRail/Vegetation Spray Industry.
- Increase in pay if a Commercial Pesticide Applicators license is obtained after hire.
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
