Lock & Dam Maintenance Apprentice

US Army Corps of Engineers; Peoria (IL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks personnel for lock and dam repair and maintenance along the Illinois Waterway. The role covers welding, pipe fitting, concrete work, painting, sandblasting, crane rigging, and deckhand duties at lock and dam sites.

Candidates should be capable of handling lifting operations and following safety procedures. Typical duties include gate reconstruction, valve work, and performing general maintenance under supervision.

Formación

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, including blueprints.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of materials.

Responsabilidades

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks on lock and dam equipment, machinery and structures at Illinois Waterway sites.
• Engage in welding, burning, pipe fitting, concrete removal and placement, industrial painting and sandblasting, crane rigging, and deckhand duties.
• Reconstruct gates and valves with welding machines and torches; rig materials for lifting with cranes or hoists.
• Follow written and oral safety instructions and procedures.
• Remove and replace concrete components and structures.

Conocimientos

Ability to do the work without normal

Interpret instructions & blueprints

Use and maintain tools & equipment

Knowledge of materials

Technical practices

Trouble shooting

Educación

No formal education requirement (Federal)

Herramientas

Welding

Oxy/acetylene torching

Concrete removal & placement

Industrial sandblasting & painting

Crane rigging

Mooring line handling

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks personnel for lock and dam repair and maintenance along the Illinois Waterway. The role covers welding, pipe fitting, concrete work, painting, sandblasting, crane rigging, and deckhand duties at lock and dam sites.

Candidates should be capable of handling lifting operations and following safety procedures. Typical duties include gate reconstruction, valve work, and performing general maintenance under supervision.