Job description
APPLY DIRECTLY AT: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/730588900
About the Position: Performs a variety of tasks at a hydro-electric power plant in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of the power project ranging from laborer tasks requiring manual skill and equipment operation up to directly assisting journey level skilled trades workers.
Duties
- Preparatory work such as delivery and assembly at the work site of tools, materials, and supplies.
- Cleaning surfaces, parts, and disassembling uncomplicated units or parts as directed, placing blocks and jacks under assemblies for removal or for disassembly and repair or transporting.
- Serves as a rigger's helper or a grounds signal person, or signal person for a crane operator.
- Performs brush and roller painting, minor carpentry, or any other similar work.
- Operates hand and power tools, jackhammers, pavement breakers, chipping hammers, vibrators, and grinders.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid driver?s license.
- Pre-employment physical and annual physical required.
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) UTILITY WORKER ~ without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform the common tasks of a Utility Worker in an industrial setting. Must have the ability to assemble and pass tools; carry tools and equipment to work sites; assist with gathering materials and equipment needed for a job; use hand tools to complete tasks; and clean and store tools and equipment. Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.
- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Physical Effort: Work requires frequent arm and leg movement to operate equipment; must frequently handle equipment and materials. Frequently lifts and carries equipment and supplies up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing and kneeling. Is subject to strains from lifting and pulling heavy objects.
- Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside. Inside work is often in dim, damp, cold areas. Outside work frequently requires exposure to hot sun and to bad weather. Discomfort is experienced while wearing protective clothing, shoes, respirators, goggles, gloves, or face masks. There is danger from falls when working at heights, i.e., on scaffolding and ladders; injury from use of power and hand tools, danger of electric shock, and danger of drowning. Is subject to cuts, bruises, and is exposed to noise, dust and fumes. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitantinformation sheet.
- This is an Installations Career Field (CF) position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- This position is not telework eligible.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.76 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oldtown, ID 83822: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Assembly/disassembly: 1 year (Preferred)
- Power tool: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
About US Army Corps of Engineers
CEO: Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.usace.army.mil
Year Founded: 1775