Power Plant Mechanic Trainee – Welding & Maintenance

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fort Peck (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Peck, MT seeks a Power Plant Mechanic Trainee to maintain and repair heavy mechanical equipment including pumps, gear boxes, and hydraulic systems. You will weld, fit piping, read blueprints, and operate cranes while following safety protocols under supervision.

Progression from Trainee II to IV involves more complex diagnostics, installations, and modifications to generators and turbines. US Citizenship and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, valves, and hoisting gear is preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and follow complex instructions.
• Welding experience and ability to operate shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and emergency repairs and overhauls on mechanical equipment.
• Inspects, tests, adjusts and performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Uses hand and air tools to disassemble/assemble equipment.
• Performs welding on pipe and structural components.
• Performs major modifications and installations of new equipment.
• Operates potable water and sewage treatment plants; rigs heavy loads and operates bridge/gantry cranes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Tools

Welding

Pipe fitting

Crane operation

Shop tools

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Fort Peck, MT seeks a Power Plant Mechanic Trainee to maintain and repair heavy mechanical equipment including pumps, gear boxes, and hydraulic systems. You will weld, fit piping, read blueprints, and operate cranes while following safety protocols under supervision.

Progression from Trainee II to IV involves more complex diagnostics, installations, and modifications to generators and turbines. US Citizenship and a background check are required.