Diesel Mechanic

DeAngelo Contracting Services; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K)

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services seeks a skilled full-time Diesel Mechanic with snowplow experience. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing trucks, diesel equipment, and snow removal machinery to ensure reliable operations, especially during snow events.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with diesel and gas engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and welding. Tools must be supplied by the technician, with overtime and local travel as required, plus background and DOT drug

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in mechanics preferred.
• Proven experience repairing heavy trucks (diesel and gas).
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Prior snowplow and snow removal equipment experience strongly preferred.
• Welding experience required.
• Must supply own tools.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and on-call during snow events.
• Must be able to travel locally for field service calls.
• Class B CDL preferred but not required.
• Must pass a background check and DOT drug test.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline-powered trucks and snow removal equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime during snow events.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic and electrical systems, including plows, salt spreaders, and related attachments.
• Conduct emergency field service repairs as needed during snow operations.
• Assist with fabrication, welding, and modifications to equipment when required.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state safety requirements.
• Keep tools, equipment, and shop areas clean and safe.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support snow operations.

Skills

Diesel repair

Heavy trucks

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Snowplow experience

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical training in Mechanics

Tools

Welding equipment

Own tools

Job description

Company Description

DCSAM 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 DCSAM 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!

Job Description

DCS Asset Maintenance is seeking a skilled and motivated full time Diesel Mechanic with preferred snowplow experience. This role will focus on maintaining and repairing trucks, diesel equipment, and snow removal machinery. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to keep equipment in top condition to ensure reliable operations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline-powered trucks and snow removal equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime during snow events.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic and electrical systems, including plows, salt spreaders, and related attachments.
• Conduct emergency field service repairs as needed during snow operations.
• Assist with fabrication, welding, and modifications to equipment when required.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state safety requirements.
• Keep tools, equipment, and shop areas clean and safe.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support snow operations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Technical educational training in Mechanics is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience repairing heavy trucks (diesel and gas).
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Prior experience with snowplows and snow removal equipment strongly preferred.
• Welding experience required.
• Must supply own tools.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts during snow events.
• Must be able to travel locally for field service calls.
• Class B CDL preferred but not required.
• Must pass a background check and DOT drug test.

Additional Information

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development

Pay rate: Compensation depending on experience.

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!

DCSAM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCSAM is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCSAM 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, DCSAM complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.