Railroad Crossing Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
- A valid driver's license and at least five years of clean driving history are required.
- Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical, and federal background check for railroad property access.
- Applicants must be able to travel away from home for 4–6 weeks at a time.
- Applicants must have a flexible schedule; most work is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 10–12-hour shifts, and some weekend or night work may be required. Hours vary with weather and workload.
- Applicants must comply with the company drug and alcohol policy.
- Fill trucks with water and chemical mix.
- Perform minor weed eating and chainsaw work, approximately 25% of each day, using a chainsaw with a minimum 16-inch bar.
- 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.
- Travel occasionally to offices during breaks for routine truck and equipment maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Complete paid training in vegetation identification, chemical usage, safety procedures, application methods, and equipment operation and maintenance.
- Prior Hi-Rail or vegetation spray industry experience may qualify for a pay increase.
- Earning a Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License after hire may qualify for a pay increase.
About the company
DeAngelo Contracting Services maintains transportation infrastructure for state agencies, railroads and commercial or residential customers across the United States. Its work covers vegetation control, cleaning and stormwater maintenance on assets ranging from roadways and bridges to railways, airports and waterways. Crews use mechanical and chemical methods to control plant growth, while specialized maintenance services address structures, incidents and snow or ice. Customers can request a tailored maintenance plan or invite the company to bid for work, with pest control also available for properties. The business launched in 2020 and is headquartered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hazleton, PA
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Four-day weeks are advertised: DCS's October 2026 Athens highway-technician listing offers $17-18 hourly.
- Winter assignments cover travel: DCS Asset Maintenance's October 2026 Thornburg listing offers $25/hour plus hotels, travel and per-diem.
- Contract wins add work: FDOT awarded DCS contract E22D3-R0 in October 2026.
What critics are saying
- Highway upkeep is physical: DCS's Athens technician vacancy from October 2026 requires lifting, prolonged standing and adverse-weather work.
- Storms determine assignments: the asset-maintenance unit's Thornburg winter-driver vacancy is on-call, according to its October 2026 posting.
- Estimating has irregular hours: an October 2026 estimator vacancy at DCS's asset-maintenance unit requires nonstandard schedules during busy periods.
What makes DeAngelo Contracting Services unique
- The founding family leads DCS: Paul DeAngelo Sr. is founder/CEO and Jarrod DeAngelo is president.
- Highway bids have a dedicated business: DCS Asset Maintenance pursues performance-based road and bridge maintenance contracts.
- Safety reviews span three levels: DCS holds weekly manager calls, weekly site meetings and daily briefings.
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