CDL Guardrail & Highway Maintenance Technician

DeANGELO CONTRACTING SERVICES; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business dedicated to high-quality infrastructure maintenance! As a Highway Maintenance Technician, you will perform essential tasks like installing guardrails, clearing drainage, and responding to emergencies. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of safety and respect.

Benefits

Challenging work environment

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Class A or B CDL required and valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Must have construction background and heavy labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Repairing guardrails, clearing drainage systems, and patching pavements.
• Installing guardrail layouts and handling materials for installation.
• Operating equipment and power tools for highway maintenance.

Skills

Interpreting plans and schematics

Physical endurance

Strong eye-hand coordination

Flexibility to adapt to changes

High work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Power tools (chainsaws, pole saws)

Hand tools (shovels, rakes, brooms)

Post Pounder/Driver Truck

Job description

CDL Guardrail & Highway Maintenance Technician

• Full-time

DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about!

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is looking for a "Skilled" Highway Maintenance Technician/Guardrail Installer to perform various highway maintenance tasks and other related duties under close supervision. We are seeking a qualified individual who is eager to train in routine highway/roadway maintenance while adhering to all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Candidates at this level may need additional training or experience to fully master some or all of the job duties. Examples of responsibilities include, but are not limited to, repairing cable guardrails and guardrails, clearing drainage systems, removing downed trees, patching damaged or eroded pavements and shoulders, assisting with storm cleanup, repairing fences and signs, removing litter and debris, and responding to emergencies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpreting plans and schematics
• Installing and setting up Highway Guardrail layouts
• Handling and placing materials for guardrail installation
• Loading and unloading materials on flat-bed trucks or trailers manually, digging holes, and using power tools
• Operating the Post Pounder/Driver Truck
• Operating equipment used for Highway Maintenance
• Utilizing hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and brooms
• Using power tools like chainsaws, pole saws, weed eaters, and backpack blowers
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Capability to lift moderately heavy objects
• Physical endurance to bend, climb, stand, stoop, or walk for extended periods
• Strong eye-hand coordination
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in work plans and schedules based on workload or seasonal requirements
• Demonstrated high work ethic and commitment to the job
• Any combination of training or experience that enables successful performance of essential roadway maintenance duties.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Class A or B CDL Required
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license with at least 3 years of clean driving.
• Must have demonstrated training and/or experience to perform essential job functions in maintenance of roadway activities.
• Must have a construction background/experience.
• Heavy labor experience a plus.
• Must be available to work night shift from 7 PM to 5 AM.

Benefits:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Pay rate: TBD

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.