HiRail Technician

Benefits:

• Growth opportunities
• On the job training
• Potential overtime
• Get paid weekly
• competitive benefits package
• Transportation, per diem and lodging provided
• Off season pay program offered

Hourly Wage: $23.00-30.75 based on experience

Essential Job Duties:

(Tasks necessary and required to perform the job.)

• Applies herbicide to on-track and off-track railroad areas
• Communicates with customers effectively to resolve concerns and plans for success
• Conducts pre-inspections of work areas to identify potential hazards
• Utilize sprayer/handheld sprayer for herbicide application
• Works around hazardous equipment
• Adheres to and helps enforce company policies, jobsite safety practices, approved work methods, and applicable OSHA and FRA regulations
• Uses herbicide application equipment to treat designated areas and maintains accurate application records
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area
• Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions. Performs routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment, tools and reports specialized repair or service needs to the Supervisor
• May be required to travel or work outside of the regular regional assignment
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

(Knowledge – Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study. Skill – a present, observable competence to perform an activity. Ability – a competence to perform an observable behavior.)

• Must be able to handle stressful situations and effectively multitask
• Ability to operate and maintain electronic application tracking devices and learn new technology as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Acquire and retain knowledge of proper herbicide application rates and techniques
• Ability to properly identify tree, weed, and brush for analysis in multiple geographic locations
• Excellent customer service and communication skills focused on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience. Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, customers and employees.
• Ability to adhere and enforce company and industry safety requirements, including FRA and DOT
• Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately
• Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job instructions and safety information.
• Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Willingness to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work
• Ability to operate and perform basic maintenance on all required tools and equipment
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

(The minimum level of education obtained, certifications held, or experience in years acceptable for the role.)

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Other Preferred Requirements: (driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), as required by division and contract specifications, along with a valid DOT medical card in compliance with FMCSA regulations
• Maintain a valid herbicide application certification or equivalent, as required by Wright Tree Service and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Ability to obtain eRailSafe certification

Language Requirements (read, write, speak):

English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak

Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Other Language _________________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Travel Requirements:

☐No-Seldom

☐Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)

☐Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)

☐Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)

☒Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)

Physical Characteristics:

(The physical demands necessary to perform the job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.)