General Equipment Mechanic

About the Position: As a General Equipment Mechanic with the maintenance section, you will perform journeyman level maintenance on mechanically-operated (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, or combinations thereof) lock structures on the Red and/or Ouachita/Black River Systems and tributaries of these rivers.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) WY-4737-10:
Ability to do the work of a(n) General Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision which includes performing simple welds on flat surfaces, assisting in maintenance inspection, assisting in the installation of air, water, hydraulic line, etc., assisting in the repair of gas and diesel engines.-- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WY-4737-11:
Ability to do the work of a(n) General Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision which includes performing maintenance on mechanically-operated lock structures which may vary in size, making a wide range of simple welds using flat, vertical and overhead positions. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out
• ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work normally requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. For the purpose of accommodating an employee's physical limitations, the dexterity requirements are being reduced from frequently to occasionally and the lifting requirements reduced to occasional lifting not to exceed 15 pounds from floor to knee level, 20 pounds above the shoulders, and 30 pounds from knee to chest level. Carries objects weighing up to 30 pounds for short distance on an occasional basis. All major duties of the position performed in locations where extensive standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and lifting are not necessary to effectively accomplish the tasks. Uses normal coordination of eyes, hands, legs and body in installing, repairing, operating, or testing equipment in locations easily accessible such as lock walls, machinery recesses, lock chambers maintenance shops and yards. Occasionally climbs short ladders (i.e., to gain access to crane cab and machinery recess, etc.). Occasionally works from scaffolding and suspended stages. Directs lower graded employees to assist and to accomplish heavy lifting and carrying.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside during the day or night, subject to inclement weather, on high structures usually over water which is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high voltage electrical equipment on scaffolds and from slings. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads below the water level. Incumbent is also subject to falls, drowning, injury or discomfort and when inside, exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, and loud noises. Uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the job and environmental differential pay is not warranted for duties performed. Is normally assigned to the day shift, but is subject to call during other shifts in case of extreme emergency or other conditions requiring round-the-clock repair activities to restore lock to operational status. All qualification requirements must be meet by the closing date of this announcement.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME