Hi-Rail Railroad Technician
Core
Supervising contracts and operating trucks to spray herbicides for weed, grass, and brush control across railroad properties.
Role type
Hi-Rail Railroad Technician (Vegetation Management)
Builds
Railroad right-of-way maintenance via herbicide application
Domain
Transportation infrastructure / Agricultural chemicals
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical expertise, chemical knowledge, equipment calibration, safety protocol adherence, customer service, record keeping, species identification
Preferred skills
Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, prior Hi-Rail/vegetation spray industry experience
Technologies
Spray systems, truck maintenance equipment
Responsibilities
Supervise and manage all jobs/contracts assigned, Apply herbicides for weed, grass, and brush control, Perform daily tank mixing of chemicals, Conduct truck inspections and manage maintenance and repairs, Calibrate all spray equipment, Ensure adherence to strict safety protocols
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC