Dam Operator.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wenden (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers manages dam sites, reservoirs, and related facilities. The Dam Operator ensures facilities are in good condition and operates a range of heavy equipment to support maintenance and safety.

The role includes supervising basic mechanical and electrical tasks, performing preventive maintenance, and occasionally guiding visitors on informational tours of the dam sites under varying weather and workload conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining dam facilities and surrounding infrastructure.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and concrete tasks.
• Capable of following safety procedures and working outdoors in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dam, dam site, and reservoir areas in good condition.
• Operate vehicles such as 5 ton dump truck, 1 ton pickup, tractor, and related equipment.
• Provide information tours to visitors and explain dam functions.

Skills

Dam operation

Equipment maintenance

Heavy vehicle operation

Job description

Duties

• Maintains dam, dam site, and reservoir area in good condition.
• Operates vehicles including 5 ton dump truck; a 1 ton pickup truck; a tractor; and several accessory items such as mower attachment, front end loader, backhoe, plow, disk spreader and drill.
• Receives visitors at the dam sites, explaining the dams function and conducting information tours of the facilities.
• Performs minor mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, concrete, and fencing at the sub-journeyman level.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, hydraulic systems, hoists, pumps and stand-by generator.

• Maintains dam, dam site, and reservoir area in good condition.
• Operates vehicles including 5 ton dump truck; a 1 ton pickup truck; a tractor; and several accessory items such as mower attachment, front end loader, backhoe, plow, disk spreader and drill.
• Receives visitors at the dam sites, explaining the dams function and conducting information tours of the facilities.
• Performs minor mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, concrete, and fencing at the sub-journeyman level.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, hydraulic systems, hoists, pumps and stand-by generator.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the completion of a 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 screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position is a Test Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• The employee may be required to work 12-hour shifts during emergencies. The employee may be required to maintain a government cell phone.
• This position may require the employee to wear a uniform, clothing and/or personal protective equipment supplied by the employer.
• This position requires travel to flood control dam sites, based on assignments.
• This position requires may require the employee to carry and maintain a government supplied cell phone

Qualifications

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.

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) Dam Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform repair or maintenance work for buildings, structures and landscapes. Ability to 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 frequently requires lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally to 100 pounds. Work frequently requires standing, walking, climbing, kneeling and bending. Operating equipment, vehicles and power tools requires rapid mental and muscular coordination as well as frequent arm and leg movement in manipulating gears and controls.
• Working Conditions: A substantial amount of work is performed outside and involves frequent exposure to weather extremes including extreme heat and cold. Work is subject to a variety of pests and the possibility of bites from these pests and insects exist. Work is subject to unpleasant odors, blowing dust, and fumes. Subject to cuts, bruises, burns, etc. in performing maintenance and to more serious injuries when working on riprap and dam slopes. Work is subject to strain from lifting, cuts and bruises and falls from ladders. Subject to high noise levels and vibrations. Work sometimes is in close quarters and near moving machinery and electrical hazards. Occasionally in high traffic area.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientist Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Depending on funding availability and management discretion. An Incentive must be requested by selected applicant at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An Incentive requires a signed service agreement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.