Railroad Crossing Technician
DeAngelo Contracting Services · Ankeny, IA · 4 wk ago
Engineering$30/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Fill trucks with water/chemical mix.
- Perform minor weed eating with an industrial weed eater and chainsaw work (16" bar minimum) – approx. 25% of each day.
- Pull and roll up 300–500 feet of hose up to 32 times per day.
- Spray 8–10 railroad crossings daily.
- Safely drive and operate spray trucks between crossings.
- Call MTM for daily job briefings.
- Complete required end-of-day paperwork.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- At least 21 years of age.
- A valid driver’s license with at least 5 years of clean driving history.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access.
- Ability to travel 1-3 weeks at a time, home weekends except for 2-3 weeks of the entire season.
- 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.
Training Provided
- Paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation/maintenance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: Up to $30/ hour depending on experience.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Career development opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Pay increases available for:- Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray industry experience
- Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.