Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic, WY

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) – Nashville District

TARP – Direct‑Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

• Chattanooga, TN
• Grant, AL

• Maintain electrically controlled lock gates, valves, haulage units, and other equipment required for traffic passage through the lock structure.
• Assist and gain knowledge in maintaining electrical panels, breakers, overcurrent devices, transformers, switches, and other electrical equipment required to operate a Navigation Lock.
• Prioritize maintenance of the lock facility and assist the Lock Master in long‑term repair and maintenance planning by developing projects needed to ensure continued effective operations of the locks and dam.
• Participate in safety meetings, develop hazard analyses for each job, and help motivate employees to follow required safety methods and practices; work in a team environment and develop effective communication skills.

• Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• One‑year trial/probationary period may apply.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Travel up to 10% of duty time may be required.
• This is a drug‑testing designated position; DA Form 5019 must be signed prior to placement and periodically thereafter.
• Incident may need an American Red Cross First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing; may also require a valid state driver’s license and appropriate Corps of Engineers equipment operating licences.
• Position requires lifting and carrying materials weighing 50 pounds or more and will require a pre‑employment physical exam.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized per Joint Travel Regulations.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• One year of specialized experience in equipment maintenance, including knowledge of 3‑phase 480 V electrical systems, motor controls, power distribution systems, electronic controls, heavy‑duty machinery, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical interlocking systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical interrelated/interlocking systems required of grade 10 mechanics; grade 11 mechanics must also be familiar with electronics in these systems.
• Preferred specialized industrial or heavy‑duty construction electrical experience.

Your resume must support the specialized experience described above and contain employer name, job title, start and end dates, hours worked per week, and a brief description of tasks performed.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factors.

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.