Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Lowell (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform field maintenance and construction tasks across public facilities and waterways. The role requires operating tools and vehicles, and maintaining safety while working near water and heavy equipment.

Candidates should be able to lift heavy loads, obtain a boat operator's license, and pass a drug screen and background check. A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform common maintenance and construction tasks using hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and transport equipment/material to job sites.
• Must have or obtain a boat operator's license and pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair public facilities and structures.
• Paint operating equipment, buildings, and signs.
• Perform basic brazing and arc welding as needed.
• Maintain grounds, mow, trim shrubs, and manage waste and cleanliness.
• Operate and maintain equipment and vehicles used in field work.
• Record water level and weather data.

Skills

Hand tools

Motor vehicle operation

Boat operation

Heavy lifting

Tools

Carpentry tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Duties

• Construct, maintain, and repair various project and public use facilities: floating boat docks, pump houses, restrooms, flood control structures, tables, fire pits, roadways, log booms, sidewalks, boat ramps, shop facilities, play structures.
• Construct and repair project signs, boat docks and wood forms for concrete when relocating or building structures.
• Paint operating equipment and machinery, buildings, restrooms, signs.
• Perform basic brazing and arc welding in the modification of equipment, construction of gates, and fabrication of brackets.
• Maintenance work includes repairing interior and exterior trim, doors, windows, gutters, shingle roofs, floors. Mix and pour concrete, build fences, repair hand tolls and plumbing systems.
• Mix and pour concrete, build fences, repair hand tolls and plumbing systems including potable water, sewage, gray water and irrigation systems.
• Cut grass, prune trees and shrubs, load and unload materials and supplies, collect trash and garbage, clean restrooms, remove floating debris from the reservoir and shoreline.
• Operate and maintain miscellaneous equipment: mowers, brush chipper, stump chipper, gas powered hand tools including chain saws, brush cutters, air compressors, power saws and miscellaneous power hand tools.
• Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles: tractors, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, mowers, 2WD and 4WD trucks, trucks up to 5 ton or tilt trailers.
• Collect and record water level and weather data.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires a Class A CDL within 180 days of employment.
• Position requires a pre-employment drug screening and periodic testing.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Position requires a boat operators license.
• Position requires heavy lifting from 50-75 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• This position requires a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualification at the WG-06:

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform common maintenance and construction tasks such as: operate common hand tools and measuring devices of the carpentry, or painting trades to perform simple maintenance tasks. In addition, have the ability to operate motor vehicle, transport equipment/material to job site in preparation of work and clean-up after completion of the work assignment. Must have the ability to 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. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Minimum Qualification at the WG-07:

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform common Maintenance Worker tasks such as: the use and operation of common hand and power tools, equipment, and/or measuring devices of the carpentry, plumbing, and/or painting trades. Must have the ability to detect simple deficiencies and perform simple preventive maintenance tasks and have the ability to work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Minimum Qualification at the WG-08:

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to complete painting, carpentry, and plumbing repairs; independently construct, maintain and repair various public use facilities; must have the ability to perform carpentry work, paint operating equipment and machinery, buildings, etc. Must have the ability to maintain grounds and buildings including mowing, trimming shrubs, and perform minor maintenance on buildings. Must have the ability to 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. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort

Work involves considerable standing, stooping, bending, working on ladders or platforms which requires overhead or stretched awkward positions. Lifts and carries items that weigh 50 to 75 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle on a regular and recurring basis to accomplish field work. Must be able to obtain a boat operator's license.

Working Conditions

Some work is done inside a shop where worker is subject to cuts from power or hand tools. Approximately 70-75% of time work is performed outside and in close proximity to turbulent water and operating machinery. Subject to slipping on slopes, noise, cold and damp conditions, gas and paint fumes, chemicals, falling from ladders, cuts, strains, sprains, etc. Incumbent may occasionally be exposed to raw sewage. There is danger to fingers, hands and possible loss of hearing. Work must be performed with the use of safety shoes, hard hat, gloves, rain gear, hearing protection devices, respirator mask, chain saw chaps, and life jacket when operating, working or riding in a boat. Incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle oil a regular and recurring basis to get to and from field work sites.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Logistics Career Program position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.
• Management may make selections at any grade level. Promotion to the next grade will be at management's discretion following completion of time-in-grade requirements, training, fully successful performance, and acquired and demonstrated experience.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.