Marine Machinery Mechanic XF-5334-10 (90387)

About the role

The Louisville District is recruiting for a Marine Machinery Mechanic to serve as a permanent mechanic located at Olmsted Locks and Dam in Olmsted, Illinois, and the Huntington District is recruiting for a Marine Machinery Mechanic to serve as a permanent mechanic located at the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet Heavy Capacity Fleet Unit in Louisville, Kentucky.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and identify overheating of bearings, brakes, and/or clutches to return equipment to operation. Assemble, disassemble, and make onsite repair to equipment and machinery. Maintain current and accurate records of operation, maintenance, and shop manuals and drawings. Repair, lubricate, and/or service equipment such as generators, pumps, and compressors. Operate auxiliary equipment including pumps, generators, air compressors, and/or other boat machinery. Perform major maintenance and complete overhauls of machinery and equipment located on floating and land plant, and lock and dam equipment assigned.

• Determine and maintain current and adequate spare parts inventory sufficient to maintain assigned floating plant in good operating condition under normal circumstances.

Requirements

One position will be filled in one of the following locations: Louisville, KY – serving for the Fleet Section of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet, or Olmsted, IL – serving for the floating and land plant, and lock and dam equipment at Olmsted Locks and Dams. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. A one-year trial/probationary period may be required. A supervisory probationary period may be required.

• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Pay will be set based on duty location and grade level.
• Louisville Position may require travel up to 75% of duty time.
• Olmsted Position may require travel up to 10% of duty time.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances are NOT authorized.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in accomplishment of assigned duties.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• (Olmsted, IL) This position requires a Load Handling Certification.
• (Olmsted, IL) This position requires a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirement of the position (Lifts objects up to 100 pounds).
• (Louisville, KY) TDY travel is required to remote sites throughout the region.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic without more than normal supervision with the ability to Perform a variety of installing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling diesel and gasoline internal combustion marine engines and other related equipment aboard floating plants.

• Successfully used power tools such as lifts, sling chains, and/or rock hooks daily.

Physical Effort: Required to stand, walk, and climb most of the time in performing assigned duties. Frequently reaches, bends, pulls, pushes, and lifts in order to move/install/repair heavy machinery equipment. Lifts objects up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions

Works in inclement weather conditions and exposed to open river conditions when working on marine floating plant equipment and is subject to dangers such as wet and/or slippery surfaces, snagged ropes and cables, and drowning. Works in confined/enclosed areas such as spaces between bulkheads and decks and the proximity of machinery. Conditions are subject to exhaust, fumes, noises, and cramped/awkward/uncomfortable positions. Works around moving/rotating/reciprocating machinery where there is danger of injury due to falls, cuts, bruises, and burns. Various protective devices such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hard hats are used.

Pay

Pay will be set based on duty location and grade level. Visit https://wageandsalary.dcpas.osd.mil/BWN/WageIndex for more information.