Railroad Crossing Technician
- Location
- Roseville, CA, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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 a member of DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS), you’ll use your skills to help maintain and protect the environment while representing our company’s values and reputation. This is a full-time, seasonal role (exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload). Our Railroad Crossing Applicators play an important role in applying vegetation control treatments at railroad crossings, ensuring every project is completed to contract specifications with safety as the top priority. 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
- 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.
- Occasionally travel to offices during breaks for routine truck/equipment maintenance.
- Must comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
- Paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation/maintenance.
Additional Information Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $20/hourly 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.
From DeAngelo Contracting Services's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 16 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job