Federal Lock & Dam Operator - Multiple Sites

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Bellevue (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Lock and Dam Operator WY-5426-09 at Dubuque, IA; Bellevue, IA; and Quincy, IL. You will exercise authority over the use of the lock by issuing instructions to craft operators and ensuring safe, efficient waterway operations.

Salary ranges from $30.75 to $35.88 per hour. Applications close on 2026-10-13. There are 3 openings; eligible applicants may apply to one or multiple locations under the Fed Transition hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Exercise authority over lock use by issuing instructions to craft operators.

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Lock and Dam Operator WY-5426-09 at Dubuque, IA; Bellevue, IA; and Quincy, IL. You will exercise authority over the use of the lock by issuing instructions to craft operators and ensuring safe, efficient waterway operations.

Salary ranges from $30.75 to $35.88 per hour. Applications close on 2026-10-13. There are 3 openings; eligible applicants may apply to one or multiple locations under the Fed Transition hiring path.