Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749-10 (56767)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Confluence (Somerset County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Confluence, PA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform a variety of operation and maintenance duties at a major flood control project. The job covers crane, gate, and pump systems with tasks across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic domains.

Responsibilities include monitoring stages, repairing equipment, and operating heavy machinery to support public works and recreation facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform common range of maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment including hydraulics, electronics, mechanics, and equipment operation.
• Operate heavy equipment to include overhead cranes, road graders, dump trucks, bulldozers.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation and maintenance duties at a flood control project and related facilities.
• Monitor river and/or lake stages at the flood control project.
• Operate, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and associated machinery.
• Maintain electrical components, panels, and circuitry for the dam, offices and public areas.
• Operate and maintain flood control equipment including pumps, motors, and gate systems.
• Operate overhead cranes and other heavy equipment to move supplies and perform site tasks.
• Remove and replace sand, gravel, or earth for repairs on water, sewer, or electrical lines at construction sites.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electronics

Mechanics

Heavy equipment operation

Crane operation

Tools

Overhead cranes

Mobile hydraulic crane

Road grader

Dump trucks

Job description

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Locations (City, State)

Confluence, PA

Position Overview/Duties

INTRODUCTION: Performs a variety of operation and maintenance duties at a comprehensive water resource project consisting of a flood control dam and appurtenant structures.

POSITION

Maintenance Mechanic; WG4749-10

PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT

PERMANENT

Description Of Assignment/Duties

• Perform a variety of operation and maintenance duties at a comprehensive water resource project consisting of a flood control dam and appurtenant structures, public-use recreational facilities, forest lands, and roads.
• Monitor river and/or lake stages at flood control project.
• Operate, troubleshoot and repair industrial type mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment as related to cranes, hoists, pumps, hydraulic systems and water control gate systems.
• Operate and maintain all electrical components, panels, and circuitry for a major public works flood control structure as well as associated office buildings and public use areas.
• Flood control equipment consists of various size pumps and motors and their master control circuits and mechanisms located in or on dam intake structures, spillway machinery, and pump stations.
• Operate overhead cranes, mobile hydraulic crane, road grader, dump trucks, all terrain vehicles, snow plows, bobcat, front-end loaders, bulldozer and backhoes.
• Perform removal and replacement of sand, gravel, or earth for repair or replacement of water, sewer, or electrical lines and on construction or maintenance sites with rough terrain.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY

US Citizens.

Experience Requirement

Ability to perform common range of maintenance and repair of the equipment. Maintain and repair equipment including hydraulics, electronics, mechanics, and equipment operation; operate heavy equipment to include overhead cranes, road graders, dump trucks, bulldozers to safely maneuver supplies and materials. Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Physical Effort

Incumbent must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position as identified in the position description. Makes repair on equipment or in installations often on high or hard to reach places, working on steep or uneven ground, steep stairways, ladders or platforms. Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending, and turning to operate hand and foot controls when operating tractor, motor vehicle, or crane. Exerts effort to maintain balance and position at controls of equipment. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds, ladders, and while suspended from overhead crane, which require work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads, and operating heavy hand-held equipment.

Working Conditions

Incumbent must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position as identified in the position description. Makes repair on equipment or in installations often on high or hard to reach places, working on steep or uneven ground, steep stairways, ladders or platforms. Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending, and turning to operate hand and foot controls when operating tractor, motor vehicle, or crane. Exerts effort to maintain balance and position at controls of equipment. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds, ladders, and while suspended from overhead crane, which require work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing heavy loads, and operating heavy hand-held equipment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position has an Occasional Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment, for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position. The Government has a Licensing Program which includes but is not limited to Dump Truck, Truck and Trailer, Crane, Forklift, and Construction Equipment. Where medical surveillance is required, incumbent must be able to pass all required physicals.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle Operator's license prior to appointment.
• Incumbent may be required to acquire a class A Commercial Driver’s Licenses.
• Heavy physical lifting is required of this position. Incumbent must be able to lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance and be able to perform all physical requirements of this position.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical examination and be enrolled in the medical surveillance program that requires periodic physical examinations.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position is NOT authorized to telework.
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%). Service Agreement will be required with incentive.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• Point of contact for this announcement is HM Vincent Klinkner.

Your Resume

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.