Lock & Dam Operator Trainee — Outdoor, Hands-On Training

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offers a trainee opportunity for a Lock & Dam Operator through a formal training program that combines on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and correspondence courses. This developmental role targets WY-07 with a WY-08 as the potential outcome.

US Citizens may apply. There is no specific length of training or experience required, but candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Lock and Dam Operator without more than normal supervision.
• Experience operating mechanical or electrical equipment such as lawn mowers, drills, and manual wrenches.
• No specific length of training or experience required, but you must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a formal training and development program for lock and dam operations.
• Perform routine lock operations and assist maintenance tasks as directed.

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offers a trainee opportunity for a Lock & Dam Operator through a formal training program that combines on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and correspondence courses. This developmental role targets WY-07 with a WY-08 as the potential outcome.

US Citizens may apply. There is no specific length of training or experience required, but candidates must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work with minimal supervision.