Revetment Worker

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking personnel to operate a specialized pneumatic tying tool to secure concrete mattress sections. The role involves semi-automatic tool use, precise positioning, and handling of wires and fasteners on a floating installation.

Applicants must be US citizens, prepared for outdoor work in varied weather, and capable of lifting heavy objects (>40 lbs). No strict training requirements are stated; supervision expectations are described as standard.

Qualifications

• US citizens only.
• No specific training length required; demonstrate capability.
• Screen Out Element: ability to perform work with no more than normal supervision.
• Physical requirements: lifting and moving objects over 40 lbs; outdoor work in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Use pneumatic tying tool to fasten concrete mattress sections.
• Operate semi-automatic tying tool; position tool prior to use.
• Fasten end sections with end twist wires, U-bolts, or saddles.
• Use hand tools such as twist wrenches or socket wrenches.
• Clean deck of floating plant.
• Replenish wires, nuts, and U-bolts as needed.
• Prepare the plant for tow by hauling winch cables to deck fittings.

Skills

Machine operation

Hand tools

Pneumatic tool handling

Physical strength

Tools

Pneumatic tying tool

Wire & hardware handling

Job description

Summary

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: Assigned to the MSU and will operate specially designed pneumatic tying tool to fasten side sections of concrete mattress sections together.

NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located.

Duties

• Use a specifically designed pneumatic tying tool to fasten side sections of concrete mattress sections together.
• Operate a semi-automatic tying tool to accomplish your duties. Judgment will be used in determining positioning of the tool prior to inserting wire and activating the tool.
• Fasten end sections of concrete mattress together with end twist wires,U-bolts, or saddles.
• Use hand tools such as a hand twist wrench and/or socket-type wrench.
• Clean deck of floating plant.
• Replenish hardware supplies such as wires, nuts and U-bolts.
• Prepare plant for tow by hauling winch cables to various deck fittings.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment physical.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen, and inclusion in the randomized drug testing program.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.
• Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access is required.
• Work may require moderately heavy lifting and physical effort in moving drums in excess of 40 pounds.

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 Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Revetment Worker~ without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Operating small machines or equipment, cleaning machine parts, equipment or tools, and judging proper positioning of tools - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Efforts: Work frequently requires lifting, bending, and moving objects weighing in excess of 40 lbs. Constantly standing and walking is required
• Working Conditions: Works outside under all weather conditions, subject to dust, continuous noise and extremes in heat or cold. Requires continuous walking and frequent stooping and bending. Is subject to hazards of falling overboard, breaking cables, and working near moving cranes and equipment handling heavy loads. Is required to frequently handle the tying tool and pneumatic line that together with a supply of tying wires weigh in excess of 40 pounds.