Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent performs journeyman level maintenance for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems at a high lift lock and dam facility. Performs and participate in a variety of diagnostic inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs of associated appurtenances.
Major duties
Responsible for maintaining the specialized lock and dam equipment, and more typically, building and grounds, equipment systems, and facilities. Performs journeyman level maintenance for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems at a high lift lock and dam facility. Inspects, adjusts, lubricates, tests, installs, calibrates, and/or performs major and minor repairs at regularly scheduled intervals. Performs and participates in a variety of diagnostic inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs of associated lock and dam appurtenances. Maintain project administrative maintenance records in connection with all preventive maintenance and repairs for project mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, mobile land plant, floating plant and inventory management. Inspects, troubleshoots, and/or rebuilds electric motors, diesel and gasoline engines of associated equipment at the facility (large mobile cranes, construction type equipment, bulkhead hoists, generators, hydraulic pumps, air compressors, etc.). Directs vessels approach and entry into the lock chamber. May be assigned as a primary credit cardholder responsible for purchasing parts, materials and supplies for project operation and maintenance requirements.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic duties such as: Install, repair, disassemble, troubleshoot, and inspect lock and dam equipment and machinery; making repairs to electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical lock and dam equipment through the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, hand tools, measuring devices, schematics, engineering drawings, and manuals; and performing preventive maintenance, diagnostic maintenance inspections and rebuilds lock and dam operating systems,machinery, and related equipment. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Routinely lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined spaces such as manholes, enclosed switchgear structures, or on overhead structures; climbs ladders and poles. Machinery on high lift structures is large and requires the skills of a heavy construction mechanic to effect repair or replacement. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors during the day or night subject to inclement weather,on high structures usually over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high tension electrical equipment, on scaffolds and from slings or floating plant.Occasionally will work behind bulkheads or in tunnels below water level. Incumbent is subject to falls, drowning, electrical shocks, injury, or discomfort and when inside, exposure to moving machinery, electrical circuits and loud noises, and at times, dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vests, protective ear devices, hard hats, hard toe shoes, respirators and protective clothing.
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