Highway Bridge Maintenance Foreman

DeAngelo Contracting Services; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A contracting services company is seeking a Seasonal Highway and Bridge Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily operations while ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, and be capable of supervising a team. This role includes operating maintenance equipment and requires travel. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $24-27 depending on experience and includes various benefits such as health plans and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license with 5 years of clean driving history.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and background check required.
• Ability to travel away from home for up to 1-2 weeks.
• At least 1 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Previous experience in highway maintenance or construction preferred.
• Ability to perform physical labor work for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Department.
• Manage maintenance and protection of temporary traffic control.
• Operate highway maintenance equipment.
• Meet daily production targets and handle customer communications.
• Lead daily safety meetings.
• Supervise a team of 4-6 individuals.
• Coordinate with on-site inspectors.

Skills

Personnel management

Highway and bridge construction

Job safety

Mechanical skills

Effective communication

Supervisory skills

Education

Class CDL A or B license

Tools

Highway maintenance equipment

Job description

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!

Job Description

This is a seasonal position with an expected start date in mid-April.

This position oversees the daily operations of the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Department. The role requires experience in personnel management, highway and bridge construction and maintenance, job safety, mechanical skills, record keeping, and effective communication. Additionally, it includes assisting with budget development and performing other tasks as directed by the Branch Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the maintenance and protection of temporary traffic control.
• Operating highway maintenance equipment such as bridge inspection units, bucket trucks, pressure washers, street sweepers, and other related machinery.
• Meeting daily production targets, handling customer communications, and scheduling work.
• Leading daily safety meetings.
• Supervising a team of 4-6 individuals.
• Coordinating with on-site inspectors.
• Ensuring the safe use of all equipment.
• Performing additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license with 5 years of clean driving history.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and background check required.
• This role requires the ability to travel away from home for up to 1-2 weeks at a time to locations in DE, NJ, NY, PA, and VA. (Hotel and travel expenses are covered by the company.)
• At least 1 year of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Previous experience in highway maintenance or in the construction industry is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical labor work for extended periods.
• A Class CDL A or B license is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits & Compensation

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Employee referral bonus

Compensation range: $24-27 hourly depending on experience.

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.