Utilityman
What you'd do
You will serve as a Utilityman in the Parker Dam Operations and Maintenance Branch, supporting day-to-day maintenance and operational activities across the dam and associated facilities. You will perform a wide range of hands-on tasks that assist skilled trades staff, operate vehicles and equipment, and help maintain safe, clean, and functional work areas, contributing to the overall operation and upkeep of the project.
Major duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: - Assists journeymen in completion of various duties such as painting, sandblasting, plumbing, road repair, concrete work, power plant equipment maintenance, housekeeping, etc. - Frequently uses hand and power tools in the performance of maintenance tasks. - Assists electricians in removing and installing cable, bending conduit, and hanging conduit. - Operates vehicles to include light and heavy duty trucks, mobile equipment, material handling equipment, forklift, front end loader, overhead crane, etc. - Performs assigned work in a safe manner and attends tool box safety meetings. - Maintains the neat appearance of the roadway, parking areas, and sidewalks on the dam and other areas within the project.
What you need to qualify
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/31/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Vehicle Operation If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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