Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-8 (23219)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Waurika (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker to support safe operation and maintenance of lake projects and flood-control facilities in Oklahoma and Texas.

You will perform hands-on maintenance across mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and related systems, and inspect facilities and contracted services to ensure proper performance and safety. You will work both independently and as part of a crew, with duties across dams, recreation areas,

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the required Corps of Engineers boat operator's license/qualification.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the required forklift operator qualification/license.
• Pre-employment physical examination is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dam and project infrastructure; install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic gates, pumps, electrical components, and structures.
• Perform multi-trade maintenance in mechanical, electrical, welding, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor construction.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles including graders, dozers, backhoes, tractors, forklifts, boats, and work barges.
• Support dam and flood-control operations; monitor gauges, record data, and report malfunctions.
• Inspect contracted services; verify workmanship, safety, timeliness, and contract compliance.

Tools

Driver's license

CDL

Boat operator license

Forklift license

Job description

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Locations (City, State)

Waurika, OK

Position Overview/Duties

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker to support the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of Corps-managed lake projects and flood-damage-reduction facilities in Oklahoma and Texas. These positions serve as hands‑on maintenance professionals and facility maintenance inspectors responsible for maintaining dams, appurtenant structures, water and sewage systems, recreation facilities, roads, campgrounds, boat ramps, buildings, utilities, and related project infrastructure.

The incumbent performs a diverse range of skilled maintenance and repair work involving mechanical systems, electrical components, carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, heavy equipment, vehicles, vessels, and facility systems. The position also supports dam operations, contractor inspections, flood‑control activities, and emergency maintenance requirements. Work is performed independently and as part of a crew and may occur across multiple project facilities and recreation areas.

Major Duties

• Maintain critical dam and project infrastructure. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic gates, gate hoists, pumps, generators, mechanical equipment, water and sewage systems, electrical components, buildings, roads, campgrounds, restrooms, boat ramps, picnic facilities, and other Corps project assets.
• Perform skilled multi‑trade maintenance and repair. Apply practical skills in mechanical work, electrical maintenance, welding, carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and related trades to repair equipment and facilities and complete minor construction projects.
• Operate heavy equipment, vehicles, and vessels. Safely operate graders, dozers, backhoes, tractors, forklifts, trucks, trailers, motorboats, work barges, and other equipment used to construct, maintain, transport, and service project facilities.
• Support dam and flood‑control operations. Collect and report weather and water‑level information; monitor gauges and indicators; make authorized gate settings; inspect dams and appurtenant structures; perform routine operational maintenance; maintain daily operating logs; and promptly report significant malfunctions or unusual conditions.
• Inspect contracted services and maintenance work. Review contract requirements and conduct field inspections of grounds maintenance, janitorial services, waste removal, painting, plumbing, carpentry, paving, minor electrical work, vehicle repairs, and other contracted services. Verify workmanship, materials, timeliness, safety, and compliance with contract requirements and document deficiencies requiring correction.

Other Conditions and Requirements

General Conditions of Employment

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System, or be exempt from the registration requirement, prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Recruitment / Relocation incentives may be authorized, subject to availability of funds and applicable regulations, when the selecting official determines that relocation is in the best interest of the Government.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework only.

Licenses, Certifications, and Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when required for assigned vehicle or equipment operations.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the required Corps of Engineers boat operator's license/qualification.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the required forklift operator qualification/license.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a pre‑employment Physical Examination to determine the applicant's ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• The incumbent is required to complete an annual physical examination thereafter to ensure continued fitness and ability to perform the required duties of the position.
• The incumbent must be able to lift and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds as required by assigned maintenance, repair, equipment‑handling, and operational duties.
• Duties are routinely performed outdoors and throughout Corps project areas, including dams, recreation areas, roads, campgrounds, utility facilities, boat ramps, and other dispersed facilities. The incumbent may work in adverse weather, on uneven terrain, around water, and in proximity to heavy equipment and other occupational hazards.

Drug Testing

• This position is subject to pre‑employment drug screening.
• The position is covered by the Department of the Army/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Random Drug Testing Program based upon its designation as a critical position supporting dam/flood‑control operations.
• The incumbent may be subject to drug testing based on reasonable suspicion and following direct involvement in an on‑duty accident, consistent with applicable Army, DoD, and USACE policies.
• The selectee will be required to sign DA Form 5019‑R, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program, or an applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as a condition of employment.

Operational and Working Conditions

• Because the position supports critical dam and flood‑control functions, the incumbent may be required to perform operational duties during severe weather, flooding, unusual operating conditions, emergencies, or other circumstances requiring immediate maintenance or operational response.
• Duties are routinely performed outdoors and throughout Corps project areas, including dams, recreation areas, roads, campgrounds, utility facilities, boat ramps, and other remote or dispersed facilities. The incumbent may work in adverse weather, on uneven terrain, around water, and in proximity to heavy equipment and other occupational hazards.
• The incumbent must safely operate assigned vehicles and vessels over Federal, state, county, and local roads and waterways under varying weather and traffic conditions. The employee is responsible for properly loading, distributing, securing, transporting, and unloading cargo.
• When assigned facility‑maintenance inspection responsibilities, the incumbent must document inspection results, identify deficiencies, and conduct follow‑up inspections when required to verify satisfactory correction of deficient contractor work.

Safety And Hazardous Work Requirements

• The incumbent may be required to enter and work in both non‑permit‑required and permit‑required confined spaces and must properly implement applicable entry, monitoring, communication, and rescue procedures.
• The incumbent may be required to receive training in and properly operate/use Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), escape packs, atmospheric monitoring devices, and fall‑protection equipment.
• The incumbent must successfully complete required formal electrical safety training addressing OSHA lockout/tagout requirements and electrical hazard recognition. Required refresher training will be completed at least every three years in accordance with applicable USACE/District requirements.
• The incumbent may perform authorized electrical maintenance within the scope permitted by applicable USACE/District policy, including work on 110V–240V single‑phase and 208V three‑phase circuits. Major electrical repairs and work involving higher‑voltage systems, including 440V or greater, must be referred in accordance with applicable District policy.
• Safe work practices are an integral responsibility of this position. The incumbent must know, follow, and promote applicable Army, USACE, OSHA, Federal, state, and local safety requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Screen-out Experience Statement

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance and repair work involving construction, mechanical systems, welding, painting, rigging, equipment operations, or related trades.

Direct Hire Authority

This position is intended to be filled under an applicable Direct Hire Authority (DHA). Applicants will be considered in accordance with the DHA authority cited in the final vacancy announcement and applicable Army/Department of Defense staffing procedures.

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.