Railroad Crossing Technician
DCS is a family-owned and operated business that values employees like family. We provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure and maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and commercial/residential customers across the United States. Our team enjoys generous compensation, employee engagement events, and career development programs.
About the role
This is a full-time, seasonal role (exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload). As a Railroad Crossing Applicator, you’ll apply vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings, ensuring projects meet contract specifications with safety as the top priority.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 21+ years of age or older.
- 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 away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time (DCS provides 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.
Training Provided
- Paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation/maintenance.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Career development opportunities.
- Employee referral bonus.
Pay
Compensation range: $18–22/hourly depending on experience. Pay increases available for prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray industry experience or earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.
Schedule
- Full-time, seasonal role.
- 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.