Derrickboat Operator: Channel Maintenance & Hoisting

US Army Corps of Engineers; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks an Operator, Derrickboat for the Illinois Waterway Maintenance Section in Peoria, IL. You will operate a diesel or diesel-electric derrick or crane aboard a derrick barge or crane barge, performing channel maintenance and hoisting tasks.

You will interpret maps, drawings, plans, specifications, directives, and manuals to apply these criteria to the work at hand. This is a Direct Hiring Authority Announcement.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration required.
• 1-year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit of Pay required.
• Engineers and Scientist (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.

Responsibilities

• Operate a diesel or diesel-electric derrick or crane aboard a barge for channel maintenance and hoisting.
• Interpret maps, drawings, plans, specifications, directives, and manuals to apply technical criteria to the work.

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks an Operator, Derrickboat for the Illinois Waterway Maintenance Section in Peoria, IL. You will operate a diesel or diesel-electric derrick or crane aboard a derrick barge or crane barge, performing channel maintenance and hoisting tasks.

You will interpret maps, drawings, plans, specifications, directives, and manuals to apply these criteria to the work at hand. This is a Direct Hiring Authority Announcement.