Pumping Plant Mechanic Operator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Marianna (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Operations Division, Pumping Plant Section, seeks a Pumping Plant Mechanic Operator for duty at the U. S.

Huxtable Pumping Station in Marianna, Arkansas. This Direct Hire Authority vacancy is open to U.S. Citizens. The successful candidate will demonstrate ability to perform routine operation, maintenance and repair tasks at the pumping plant, operate a variety of equipment, and prepare shift operator reports for supervision, with work taking

Qualifications

• Ability to perform common operation, maintenance and repair activities at the pumping plant facility.
• Skilled in operating a variety of equipment including hydraulic lifts, elevators, and tilt bed trucks.
• Experience in preparing shift operator reports and logs.

Skills

Operate a variety of equipment

Maintain electrical/electronic systems

Disassemble equipment

Prepare shift operator reports

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position

This position is located with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, Operations Division, Physical Support Branch, Pumping Plant Section.

Duty Location: W.G. Huxtable Pumping Station, Marianna, Arkansas.

Who May Apply

US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

Ability to do the work of a(n) Pumping Plant Mechanic Operator without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the common operation maintenance and repair activities at Pumping Plant Facility. I am skilled in

• 1) operating a variety of miscellaneous equipment at including hydraulic lifts, elevators, portable dewatering, electric air supply system compressors, front end loaders, and tilt bed cargo trucks.
• 2) Accomplishing regular maintenance, servicing, and inspection on a variety of electrical/electronic systems, fixed and/or portable mechanical equipment, mobile equipment, and structures and grounds; and
• 3) performing general repairs such as disassembly of common equipment and components; and
• 4) preparing shift operator reports and logs for submission to supervisor.

Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Must be physically able to do relatively heavy lifting, (up to 50 pounds) and pulling, be able to stand or walk for periods of several hours, climb ladders and enter confined spaces. Equipment operation work requires heavy effort in pushing, pulling, depressing levers and brakes. Incumbent is subject to equipment vibration, jerking, and jolting motions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both inside and & outside. Inside work subjects the incumbent to noisy conditions, long periods of standing requiring the incumbent to remain constantly alert to the status of pumping plant operation. Outside work subjects the extremes of heat, cold, and weathering conditions. Repair and maintenance work subjects the incumbent to greasy and oily conditions with the potential for cuts, bruises and abrasions in conducting repairs. Incumbent must wear proper safety equipment when working in potentially hazardous situations; i.e., gloves, safety boots, goggles, life jackets, etc.