About the Position: Serves as a Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, and occasional operation of the various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.

Duties

Responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, and occasional operation of the various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment. Participates in repairs and major overhauls to equipment and systems including such things as the following: electric driven hydraulic motors/pumps with hydraulic pressures up to 3000 pounds; lock gates and valve operating mechanisms, etc. Installs new emptying/filling valve operating machinery; repairs structural features of the lock gates above water by removing damaged sections with a cutting torch and replacing damaged new sections by welding or bolting; and threading. Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls diesel and gasoline internal combustion marine engines and other related equipment aboard floating plant, such as main propulsion/hoisting engines, propelling units, generators, and air compressors. Threads and installs new pipes and fittings in high and low pressure oil, air, and water systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must obtain IMTS Lock and Dam Operator certification within one year of appointment.
• Load Handling Equipment certification is required for this position and must be obtained within one year of appointment.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE Pamphlet 600-1-3.
• Individual Districts may determine this position to be Mission Essential based on site-specific conditions.
• Incumbent may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site specific requirements.
• Incumbent may also be required to have a valid state driver’s license based on job-related, site- specific requirements.
• Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• This position requires the employee to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. This position requires a preemployment physical.

Qualifications

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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. At a minimum, your level of experience must show that you have performed common tasks including installation, repair, and maintenance of lock or lock and dam machinery and/or equipment of mechanical or electrical types, concrete work, etc. Performed continual and special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown and identified development of unsafe conditions. 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)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble Shooting Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items weighing over 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes, enclosed switchgear structures, or on overhead structures. Climbs ladders and poles. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside, subject to changing climatic conditions, loud noises, prolonged standing, falling, water hazards, drowning, cuts and bruises. Works in cramped places and is exposed to dirt, grease, fumes, and dust; works around heavy construction machinery, with and around power shop equipment. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads or in tunnels below water level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-LOUISVILLE DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk