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DeAngelo Contracting Services · 19 hours ago

Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician

Decatur, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $20/hr

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is a family-owned business providing innovative infrastructure and maintenance contracting services. The Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician is responsible for controlling vegetation along railroad rights-of-way, ensuring safe operations and compliance with environmental regulations.

Asset ManagementInfrastructureTransportation

Responsibilities

Mix 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

Qualification

Chemical usageVegetation identificationEquipment operationValid driver’s licenseHigh School DiplomaSafety complianceCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be 21 years of age or older

Valid driver's license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check required for railroad property access

Ability to travel and work away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time (DCS provides hotel accommodations and per diem)

Flexible availability: Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with 10–12-hour shifts. Weekends, night, or extended hours may be required based on workload and weather

Ability to occasionally travel to DCS offices during breaks for routine truck and equipment maintenance

Must comply with all company drug and alcohol policies

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments