Highway and Bridge Maintenance Laborer

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC; Hazleton (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Job summary

DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC is hiring a Highway and Bridge Maintenance Laborer based in Luzerne County, PA. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and be responsible for highway maintenance tasks, including bridge cleaning and traffic control setup.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with a clean history, and the ability to lift heavy weights. Benefits include competitive compensation and medical plans.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and clean driving history.
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working from heights and able to travel away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance tasks, including bridge cleaning and vegetation removal.
• Conduct equipment inspections before and after trips.
• Set up temporary traffic control measures and ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Operate company vehicles and use equipment safely.

Skills

Physical labor capacity

Traffic control setup

Equipment operation

Tree cutting

Safety adherence

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Company vehicles

Job description

Job Description

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is looking for a reliable, motivated, and skilled Highway and Bridge Maintenance Laborer with strong work ethics and a positive attitude. This role involves performing highway maintenance tasks, including traffic control setup, bridge maintenance and cleaning, and tree and brush removal.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance tasks, including bridge cleaning, maintenance, tree cutting, and vegetation removal.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Set up and dismantle temporary traffic control measures daily.
• Ensure all work is carried out in strict adherence to safety guidelines.
• Operate company vehicles.
• Use all equipment and tools safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license with at least 5 years of clean driving history.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and background screening is required.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Certification preferred.
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds and perform physical labor duties for extended periods.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime, as necessary.
• Experience in tree cutting and brush removal preferred.
• Comfortable working from various heights.
• Ability to travel away from home for up to 1-2 weeks at a time, including travel to DE, NJ, NY, PA, and VA (hotel expenses covered by the company).

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Pay rate: $18-20/hour

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.