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CDL Hi-Rail Railroad Technician

Company Description

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/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! 

Job Description

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Hi-Rail Technician with a great attitude, strong ethics and morals, and a vast mechanical aptitude with a keen sense of safety. This job is responsible for spraying herbicide to various railroads, as well as maintaining truck and equipment needs. Approx. Start: February. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

OPERATIONS:

  • Oversee all jobs/contracts sent to work on.
  • Spray complete weed, grass, and brush killer to various railroads.
  • Do all daily routing and scheduling.
  • Do all daily tank mixing.
  • Calibrate all spray equipment.
  • Mae sure all work is conducted in compliance with strict safety guidelines.
  • Responsible for all daily/weekly record keeping.

SERVICE:

  • Handle all contact with customers.
  • Handle customer/public complaints.
  • Report any potential liabilities immediately.

TECHNICAL:

  • Full understanding of weed, grass, and brush types.
  • Complete understanding of chemicals used, what they control, and all safety requirements.
  • Full understanding of application methods and equipment.
  • Full understanding of calibration and spray patterns.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 21+ years of age or older.
  • Commercial driver's license required, Class A or B.
  • Tanker and air brake endorsements is required.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical, as well as a federal background check to work on railroad property.
  • Ability to travel for a minimum of 2 weeks at a time (hotel expenses paid by the company).
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred. 
  • Most work is done Monday-Friday 7am-4pm and most days are ten-hour days, but you must be able to work twelve-hour days when necessary.
  • Some Saturday, Sunday, or night work may be required.
  • Hours may vary depending on weather conditions and workload.
  • Spraying will be seasonal coinciding with regional office.

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.
  • Basic computer skills required.

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
  • Pay rate: $25-27/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 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.

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DATE POSTED
December 18, 2024

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