Non CDL Hi-Rail Railroad Technician - Decatur
3 days ago
Job description
Company DescriptionDCS 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
2026 Hiring and training are scheduled to begin in March.
DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a motivated and skilled Non CDL Hi-Rail Technician with strong ethics, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety. This is a full-time seasonal position with start and end dates depending on weather conditions and workload.
As a Hi-Rail Technician, you'll 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.
- 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 state drivers license with 5 years of total clean driving experience required.
- Ability to travel away from home for 4-6 weeks at a time (DCS covers hotel accommodations and per diem).
- Flexible schedule:
- Most work is Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, with 10-12-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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $20-22 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 Applicator's License after hire.
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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