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Job opening: PUMPING PLANT MECHANIC OPERATOR

Salary: $29 - 34 per hour
City: Marianna
Published at: Sep 23 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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: This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Operations Division, Physical Support Branch, Pumping Plant Section. Duty Location: W.G. Huxtable Pumping Station, Marianna, Arkansas.

Duties

Operating automatic mechanical and hydraulic systems to pump water to specified water levels and quality. Performing preventive maintenance and repairs to mechanical and/or hydraulic systems. Diagnosing mechanical and/or hydraulic problems in order to replace or repair defective parts. Interpreting technical manuals to perform assembly and disassembly of mechanical/hydraulic pumping plant equipment. Operating hydraulic lifts, portable dewatering pumps, and electric air supply system compressors for pumping plant operations.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test screening and random drug and alcohol test screenings thereafter.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • This position requires lifting of at least 50 lbs.
  • See "Additional Information" Section for additional conditions of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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) Pumping Plant Mechanic Operator without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the common operation maintenance and repair activities at Pumping Plant Facility. I am skilled in 1) operating a variety of miscellaneous equipment at including hydraulic lifts, elevators, portable dewatering, electric air supply system compressors, front end loaders, and tilt bed cargo trucks. (2) Accomplishing regular maintenance, servicing, and inspection on a variety of electrical/electronic systems, fixed and/or portable mechanical equipment, mobile equipment, and structures and grounds; and (3) performing general repairs such as disassembly of common equipment and components; and (4) preparing shift operator reports and logs for submission to supervisor. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must be physically able to do relatively heavy lifting, (up to 50 pounds) and pulling, be able to stand or walk for periods of several hours, climb ladders and enter confined spaces. Equipment operation work requires heavy effort in pushing, pulling, depressing levers and brakes. Incumbent is subject to equipment vibration, jerking, and jolting motions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both inside and & outside. Inside work subjects the incumbent to noisy conditions, long periods of standing requiring the incumbent to remain constantly alert to the status of pumping plant operation. Outside work subjects the extremes of heat, cold, and weathering conditions. Repair and maintenance work subjects the incumbent to greasy and oily conditions with the potential for cuts, bruises and abrasions in conducting repairs. Incumbent must wear proper safety equipment when working in potentially hazardous situations; i.e., gloves, safety boots, goggles, life jackets, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

  • Address RG-W2R901 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-MEMPHIS DO NOT MAIL Memphis, TN 38103 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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