Lock and Dam Operator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Lock and Dam Operator (WY-5426-09) to manage lock operations and guide tow boats and other craft through the lock. The role requires issuing safe instructions and maintaining vigilance over equipment.

You will perform routine and special checks on critical machinery to prevent failures and oversee a two-person crew during lockages, whether working solo or with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Exercise authority over lock usage and issue instructions to tow boat captains and other craft operators.
• Perform ongoing and special checks on machinery to prevent untimely or dangerous breakdowns.
• Lead a two-person crew during lockages, either alone or as the responsible lead man.

Job description

About the Position:

As a Lock and Dam Operator, WY-5426-09, the incumbent will exercise primary authority over use of lock through issuance of instructions to tow boat captains and other craft operators; perform continuing and/or special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown; serve alone or as responsible lead man of two-man crew responsible for making lockages.