Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company 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

DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is seeking a highly motivated Equipment Mechanics. This position is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and tools under the direction of the Shop Manager.

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and work on projects needing immediate attention.
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
• Assist in fabrication of new equipment/new builds as directed.
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics and vegetation spray systems.
• Completes machine shop operations, adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Check vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Conduct field visits in case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
• Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Technical educational training in Mechanics is preferred.
• Experience in welding fabrication and cutting required. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license with 5 years of clean driving history.
• Experience in heavy truck (gas and diesel) repair.
• Must have electrical and diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• Experience working on smaller hand tools such as, chainsaws, trimmers, and leaf blowers. 
• Must have experience working on mowers, skid steers, spray equipment/ systems.  
• Ability to work overtime a plus.

Additional Information

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: 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.