Utilityman

Bureau of Reclamation; Fort Smith (MT); Remote; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a Utilityman to support the management, development, and protection of water resources in the Western United States.

The position involves assisting journeymen with machinery assembly/disassembly, maintenance planning, and operation of heavy equipment, often near dams and power plants. Telework eligibility is noted for this Federal Wage System role.

Qualifications

• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists journeymen on disassembly and assembly of machinery and equipment; cleaning and degreasing parts; performs janitorial duties and grounds maintenance.
• Operates trucks, forklifts, heavy equipment; may operate boats and waterway and water flow control equipment; performs hazard analyses and maintains maintenance schedules using various software.
• Work includes exposure to high noise, hazardous materials, electrical hazards, and work in varied weather and heights.

Job description

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Utilityman. Make a difference in the West by assisting with managing, developing, and protecting water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Assists journeymen on disassembly and assembly of machinery and associated equipment such as air tuggers, small pumps, power hacksaws, impact wrenches, sandblasting equipment/paint spraying equipment; also includes cleaning and degreasing parts Performs janitorial duties cleaning up workshops and office; may need to assist in performing general grounds maintenance to include sprinkler repairs and operation of lawn mowers and power tools to maintain camp housing lawns and parks, responsible for the use and maintenance of tools and equipment, conducts work in a safe manner.

Assists journeymen on minor rigging; operates trucks, forklifts, heavy equipment and unloading equipment; may operate boats, waterway, and water flow control equipment in the performance of duties, including utilization of lockout/tagout procedures Prepares written job plans and/or hazard analyses including updates; interprets, applies, manufacturer's instructions; utilizes a personal computer to maintain maintenance schedules and costs utilizing various software programs Work is performed in and around dams, power plants, and related facilities with exposure to high levels of noise, moving parts, hazardous materials, and electrical hazards.

Work is also conducted outside under prevailing weather and terrain conditions. Some work assignments are performed in confined spaces, close and restricted quarters, above water and at substantial heights over 100 feet.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $43.08 – $43.08/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.