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DeAngelo Contracting Services

Maintains roads, railways and infrastructure assets

Diesel Mechanic

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$25 - $28
Mid
Woodbridge, VA, USA
In PersonLocal travel for field service calls is required.
Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Proven experience repairing heavy trucks powered by diesel and gasoline is required.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems is required.
  • Welding experience is required.
  • The employee must supply their own tools.
  • The employee must be able to work overtime, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts during snow events.
  • The employee must be able to travel locally for field service calls.
  • A Class B commercial driver's license is preferred but not required.
  • The employee must pass a background check and Department of Transportation 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 equipment fabrication, welding, and modifications 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical educational training in mechanics is preferred.
  • Snowplow experience is 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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