Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician
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Job Location:
Huntington, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
2026 Hiring and training are scheduled to begin in March.
As a member of DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) youll use your skills to help maintain and protect the environment while representing our companys 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 300500 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 drivers 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 46 weeks at a time (DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem).
- Flexible availability:
- Typical schedule is MondayFriday 7:00 AM4:00 PM with 1012-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 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
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About Company
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US: 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/ ... View more
