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Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749-10 (56767)

US Army Corps of Engineers · Confluence, PA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) permanent position as a Maintenance Mechanic (WG-4749-10) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Pittsburgh District, located in Confluence, PA. Performs a variety of operation and maintenance duties at a comprehensive water resource project consisting of a flood control dam and appurtenant structures, public-use recreational facilities, forest lands, and roads.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor river and/or lake stages at flood control project.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and repair industrial-type mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment related to cranes, hoists, pumps, hydraulic systems, and water control gate systems.
  • Operate and maintain all electrical components, panels, and circuitry for a major public works flood control structure and associated office buildings and public use areas.
  • Operate overhead cranes, mobile hydraulic crane, road grader, dump trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snow plows, bobcat, front-end loaders, bulldozer, and backhoes.
  • Perform removal and replacement of sand, gravel, or earth for repair or replacement of water, sewer, or electrical lines and on construction or maintenance sites with rough terrain.

Requirements

Experience

  • Ability to perform common range of maintenance and repair of equipment.
  • Maintain and repair equipment including hydraulics, electronics, mechanics, and equipment operation.
  • Operate heavy equipment to include overhead cranes, road graders, dump trucks, bulldozers to safely maneuver supplies and materials.
  • Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to ensure proper performance.

Physical demands

  • Frequent lifting and moving of objects weighing over 50 pounds; pushing heavy loads; operating heavy hand-held equipment.
  • Work at heights or hard-to-reach places, on steep or uneven ground, steep stairways, ladders, platforms, scaffolds, and while suspended from overhead crane.
  • Constant arm and leg movement, reaching, bending, turning to operate hand and foot controls of tractors, motor vehicles, or cranes.
  • Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring, uncomfortable, cramped, or awkward positions.
  • Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Working conditions

Same physical demands as above; work performed in varied indoor and outdoor environments at a flood control project, including exposure to heights, confined spaces, and heavy machinery.

Conditions of employment

  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • Occasional Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel required.
  • Appointment subject to suitability/fitness determination via background investigation; position designated Non-Sensitive (no security clearance).
  • Covered by Civilian Drug Testing Program; must sign DA Form 5019-R for critical positions under Drug Abuse Testing Program.
  • Must obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses (e.g., Dump Truck, Truck and Trailer, Crane, Forklift, Construction Equipment).
  • Where medical surveillance is required, must pass all required physicals; pre-employment physical examination and enrollment in periodic medical surveillance program required.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license; may be required to acquire a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
  • Heavy physical lifting required (see physical demands).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements. See OPM FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Additional information

  • Selection subject to DoD referral system for displaced employees.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
  • Position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Nepotism restrictions apply (5 USC 3110).
  • Announcement may fill like vacancies for three months after closing date.
  • Telework is NOT authorized.
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement; direct deposit required.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs NOT authorized; relocation/recruitment incentives may be authorized up to 25% with service agreement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
  • Applications accepted only between posted open and close dates/times (EST).
  • Point of contact: HM Vincent Klinkner.

Reasonable accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. Requests can be made at any time during the application process, hiring process, or while on the job and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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