What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railroad Crossing Technician position at DeAngelo Contracting Services?
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
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 company’s values, principles, and family name! Our Railroad Crossing Applicators 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 300 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 300 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
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License is preferred in the appropriate state categories for Vegetation Management. (Paid for by the Company.)
- Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of clean driving.
- 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.
- Must be willing to travel a minimum of 4 weeks at a time with a week off in between.
- 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.
- Basic computer skills required.
Additional Information
DeAngelo Contracting Services offers competitive benefit packages to all employees. This includes but is not limited to, company sponsored medical, dental, vision & life insurance policies, per diems for time spent away from home, Paid time off, paid holidays and significant amounts of career development opportunities just to name a few!
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.