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Railroad Crossing TechnicianDeAngelo Contracting Services • Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Railroad Crossing Technician

Railroad Crossing Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services • Des Moines, Iowa, USA
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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 companys values principles and family name! Our Railroad Crossing Technicians complete basic duties such as spraying the railroad crossings according to contract specifications all while focusing on safety

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • 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 300-500 feet to spray the length of crossing and then pull hose back to the truck and roll a typical day you will pull out 300-500 feet of hose 32 times.
  • 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 : EDUCATION :

  • High school diploma or equivalent or higher is required .
  • EXPERIENCE :

  • 21 years of age.
  • A valid drivers license with at least 3 years of clean driving 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 away from home up to 4-6 weeks at a time. (Hotel accommodations and per-diem paid by DCS).
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred.
  • Most work is done Monday-Friday 7AM-4 PM and most days are 1012-hour shifts.
  • Some weekend or night work may be required.
  • Occasional travel to offices during breaks to leave trucks / equipment for routine maintenance.
  • Hours may vary depending on weather conditions and workload.
  • Spraying will be seasonal coinciding with regional office.
  • Must comply with the company drug and alcohol policy.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Increase in pay if prior experience in Hi-Rail / Vegetation Spray Industry.
  • Increase in pay if a Commercial Pesticide Applicators license is obtained after hire.
  • Pay rate : Depending on experience.

    Come be a part of the DeAngelo family today!

    DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment 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.

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

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    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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