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DeAngelo Contracting Services

Maintains roads, railways and infrastructure assets

Lead Shop Mechanic - Heavy Truck and Equipment

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Hazleton, PA, USA
In PersonShop location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
  • The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • At least five years of hands-on experience in a garage environment is required.
  • Knowledge of trucks and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, is preferred.
  • Welding experience is a plus.
  • The candidate must own tools required for automotive repair and diagnostics.
Responsibilities
  • Repair and refurbish fleet trucks and equipment for resale as part of the team.
  • Perform mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic work accurately and efficiently.
  • Troubleshoot and repair major and minor mechanical and electrical issues.
  • Communicate parts needs, additional repairs, and approval requirements to management.
  • Work with the fabrication team to develop and fabricate truck bodies, dump beds, and other projects for outside customers.
  • Manage multiple tasks while maintaining organization, quality, and timelines.
  • Provide hands-on support in fabrication and general shop duties as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Welding and fabrication knowledge and leadership experience are strongly preferred.

About the company

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DeAngelo Contracting Services

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DeAngelo Contracting Services maintains transportation infrastructure for state agencies, railroads and commercial or residential customers across the United States. Its work covers vegetation control, cleaning and stormwater maintenance on assets ranging from roadways and bridges to railways, airports and waterways. Crews use mechanical and chemical methods to control plant growth, while specialized maintenance services address structures, incidents and snow or ice. Customers can request a tailored maintenance plan or invite the company to bid for work, with pest control also available for properties. The business launched in 2020 and is headquartered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hazleton, PA

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Four-day weeks are advertised: DCS's October 2026 Athens highway-technician listing offers $17-18 hourly.
  • Winter assignments cover travel: DCS Asset Maintenance's October 2026 Thornburg listing offers $25/hour plus hotels, travel and per-diem.
  • Contract wins add work: FDOT awarded DCS contract E22D3-R0 in October 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Highway upkeep is physical: DCS's Athens technician vacancy from October 2026 requires lifting, prolonged standing and adverse-weather work.
  • Storms determine assignments: the asset-maintenance unit's Thornburg winter-driver vacancy is on-call, according to its October 2026 posting.
  • Estimating has irregular hours: an October 2026 estimator vacancy at DCS's asset-maintenance unit requires nonstandard schedules during busy periods.

What makes DeAngelo Contracting Services unique

  • The founding family leads DCS: Paul DeAngelo Sr. is founder/CEO and Jarrod DeAngelo is president.
  • Highway bids have a dedicated business: DCS Asset Maintenance pursues performance-based road and bridge maintenance contracts.
  • Safety reviews span three levels: DCS holds weekly manager calls, weekly site meetings and daily briefings.

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