Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic

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) Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic~ without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

WY-08: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform common tasks such as mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair, painting, machining, carpentry, and general maintenance and repair, and perform cleanup tasks such as cleaning tools, machines, and equipment at an entry level under close supervision.

WY-10: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform common tasks such as performing general maintenance and repair on lock and dam (or comparable industrial facility) equipment and machinery, and the ability to troubleshoot, replace and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanically interrelated facility equipment and controls at an intermediate level under minor supervision.

WY-11: To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: perform tasks such as performing general maintenance and repair on lock and dam (or comparable industrial facility) equipment and machinery, and the ability to proficiently troubleshoot, replace and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanically interrelated facility equipment and controls at a journeyman type level with little or no supervision.

You will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following job element areas:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Trouble Shooting

• Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hand and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined areas such as manholes. Climbs ladders and poles.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside during the day and at night, as required by emergencies, on high structures over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high tension electrical wires, and on scaffolds or slings. Occasionally works behind bulkhead or in tunnels below water level. Is subject to falls, drowning, electrical shocks, injury and discomfort, exposure to moving equipment, machinery, loud noises, inclement weather, and dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vest, protective hearing devices, hard hat, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.