Highway and Bridge Maintenance Laborer

DeAngelo Contracting Services

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Hazleton, PA, us on site Until 9/20/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
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! 

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.

EDUCATION:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 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). 

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: $18-20/hour 

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.

About this role

Summary

Perform highway and bridge maintenance, traffic control, and operate related equipment.

Job title

Highway and Bridge Maintenance Laborer

Experience level

18+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Hazleton, PA; allows travel and overnight stays

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's licensepass pre-employment screening

Preferred skills

ATSSA Traffic Control Certificationtree cuttingbrush removal

Specializations

highway maintenancebridge maintenancetraffic controlvegetation removal
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hazleton, PA, USA

On-site City