Off-Track Railroad Spray Technician

DeAngelo Contracting Services•Ashland, OH

9d•$18 - $20

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray experience
Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License after hire.

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.