Foreman I, Plant Mechanic

Bureau of Reclamation; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Reclamation in Northern California is seeking a Foreman 1 Plant Mechanic to lead a crew working on dams, power plants, and related facilities. You will supervise daily operations, ensure procedures are followed, and coordinate with team members on projects and safety practices.

Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring progress, and preparing weekly reports, while conducting job hazard analyses and safety briefings to maintain compliant and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team as Foreman 1 Plant Mechanic.
• Assigns tasks, provides deadlines, answers questions on procedures, and tracks progress.

Job description

You will serve as a Foreman 1, Plant Mechanic with the Bureau of Reclamation, Northern California Area Office (NCAO), performing a variety of tasks associated with dams, power plants and appurtenant equipment and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as a Foreman 1 Plant Mechanic leading a group of employees.
• Assigns tasks; answers questions on procedures; provides deadlines and checks on work in progress.
• Reviews work to determine accuracy and compliance with designated procedures and completion milestones.
• Ensures safety rules are followed, corrects all safety hazards, and reports any issues as required.
• Performs job hazard analysis, ensures compliance with safe working practices, and directs weekly safety meetings.
• Uses and instructs employees in the use of drawings, blueprints, manuals, standing operating procedures, and safe clearance procedures.
• Prepares weekly progress reports.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75.8 - $75.8/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.