Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician

2026 Hiring and training are scheduled to begin in March.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 position (exact start and end dates may vary based on weather and workload).Our Off-Track Railroad Vegetation Applicators play a critical role in controlling vegetation along railroad rights-of-way beyond the track structure. This work helps ensure safe railroad operations and compliance with contract and environmental requirements, with safety as the top priority.Key ResponsibilitiesMix and load spray trucks with water and approved chemical solutions.Apply herbicides to off-track railroad rights-of-way using hose-reel spray systems.Perform minor vegetation management, including weed eating and chainsaw work (16" bar minimum), as needed (approximately 25% of the workday).Pull, manage, and roll up 300–500 feet of spray hose multiple times per day across uneven terrain.Spray assigned off-track areas efficiently while meeting daily production goals.Safely drive and operate spray trucks between job sites.Participate in daily job briefings and communicate with dispatch/MTM as required.Complete all required end-of-day paperwork and reporting.Follow all railroad safety rules, environmental regulations, and company policies.Perform other duties as assigned.