Pumping Plant Mechanic- Operator.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Louisiana seeks a skilled technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and hydraulic systems, and to operate automatic pumping equipment to manage water levels and quality.

You will interpret technical manuals for assembly/disassembly of pumping plant equipment, diagnose issues, and ensure safe operations of hydraulic lifts, dewatering pumps, and air compressors.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs to mechanical and/or hydraulic systems.
• Operating automatic mechanical and hydraulic systems to pump water to specified water levels and quality.
• Diagnosing mechanical and/or hydraulic problems in order to replace or repair defective parts.
• Interpreting technical manuals to perform assembly and disassembly of mechanical/hydraulic pumping plant equipment.
• Operating hydraulic lifts, portable dewatering pumps, and electric air supply system compressors for pumping plant operations.

Job description

• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs to mechanical and/or hydraulic systems.
• Operating automatic mechanical and hydraulic systems to pump water to specified water levels and quality.
• Diagnosing mechanical and/or hydraulic problems in order to replace or repair defective parts.
• Interpreting technical manuals to perform assembly and disassembly of mechanical/hydraulic pumping plant equipment.
• Operating hydraulic lifts, portable dewatering pumps, and electric air supply system compressors for pumping plant operations.

Duties

• Performing preventive maintenance and repairs to mechanical and/or hydraulic systems.
• Operating automatic mechanical and hydraulic systems to pump water to specified water levels and quality.
• Diagnosing mechanical and/or hydraulic problems in order to replace or repair defective parts.
• Interpreting technical manuals to perform assembly and disassembly of mechanical/hydraulic pumping plant equipment.
• Operating hydraulic lifts, portable dewatering pumps, and electric air supply system compressors for pumping plant operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the DOT rules and USACE ER 690-1-1218. May be subject to random alcohol and drug testing on an unannounced basis.
• Pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be able to obtain Overhead Crane/Hoist Rigging Operator Certification within 90 days of appointment, and maintain current certification thereafter, as determined through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators.
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