CDL Hi-Rail Railroad Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a motivated and skilled CDL Hi-Rail Technician with strong ethics mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety. This is a full-time seasonal position (start and end dates may vary depending on weather conditions and workload).

As a Hi-Rail Technician youll play a key role in spraying herbicide along railroad tracks while maintaining trucks and spray equipment. This role offers challenging rewarding work with travel training and opportunities to grow in the vegetation management industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete assigned jobs/contracts.
• Apply herbicides (weed grass and brush control) along railroads.
• Mix tanks and calibrate spray equipment.
• Perform daily truck inspections routine maintenance and system repairs.
• Maintain accurate daily/weekly records.
• Ensure all work complies with safety guidelines and regulations.
• Communicate with customers and address complaints professionally.
• Identify vegetation types and understand proper application methods chemicals and safety requirements.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen DOT physical and federal background check for railroad property access.
• Valid CDL (Class A or B) with tanker and air brake endorsements.
• 5 years of total clean driving experience required.
• Ability to operate manual transmission trucks a plus.
• Ability to travel away from home for 46 weeks at a time (DCS covers hotel accommodations and per diem).
• Flexible schedule:
  • Most work is MondayFriday 7am4pm with 1012-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: $24/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 Applicators 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 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time