Dredging Equipment Operator
What you'd do
About the Position: As a Dredge Equipment Operator assigned to the Dredge Jadwin, the incumbent will be serve as a backup to the Equipment Operator. Observe the dredge's computerized positioning system, closed circuit television, and main dredge pump vacuum and pressure; manipulates electric hydraulic controls operate two winches to regulate advance of dredge.
Major duties
Enters information into computer program to determine cut length, alignment and new setups. This requires constant monitoring of the computer screen and the gauges and controls associated with the operation of the dredge pump and winches. Troubleshoot system and makes necessary adjustments or corrections to bring system back on line so the dredge can continue to work. Monitor the computer screen and the gauges and controls associated with the operation of the dredge pump and winches. Determine when suction head should be cleaned from readings on vacuum gages.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Dredging Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision which includes handled ropes and wire rope, operating barge winches, boat winches and ratchets to fleet river barges, check barge soundings and keep leaking barges and plant from losing freeboard by using pumps (trash and submersible). Worked as Baffle Plate Operator, using the water pressure from the pipeline discharge to steer the pipeline and maintain the discharge in the designated disposal area. Operated the baffle plate to keep the pipeline clear of hazards such as; traffic, navigational structures such as dikes and the river bank- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Operation of Equipment and Machinery Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: Incumbent continually reaches for and manipulates equipment controls simultaneously using hands and feet. The work requires moderate physical effort since the controls are relatively easy to move requiring effort comparable to lifting less than 10 pounds of weight. Incumbent stands for prolonged periods of time, and frequently climbs stairs to the pilot house. The work requires a high degree of muscular and visual coordination. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside Pilot House and outside. When working outside, employee is frequently subjected to grease, odors, fumes, smoke, and noise. Most typical hazard us serious burns and injury from broken cables and from working around machinery, burns, and drowning.
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