Heavy Mobile Equip Mechanic Leader, WL

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) - New Orleans District

Vidalia, LA

Performs and leads others in the performance of repair and maintenance work of: a) pumping stations and flood control project gates, operating systems and machinery and other associated features; (b) on mobile equipment.

• Functions as a working leader of 3 or more employees while performing non-supervisory duties of the same types as those being led. Establishes and maintains control over work operations and assures production output for safe, efficient, and economical accomplishments within the priorities and guidelines established by higher levels in the organization. Explains what tasks are to be done by assigned employees and how they are to be accomplished if necessary.
  
  Enforces all safety regulations and provides information to supervisor regarding work performance of the assigned

Duties. Adjusts Plans, Assignments, And Methods As Necessary To Accomplish The Work Including Gproviding Guidance When Problems Arise. Determines Equipment, Materials, Labor, Etc. Necessary To Complete The Required Work. Leads Or Personally Carries Out The More Complex Repair Tasks In Maintenance Activities Which Require Application Of Journeyman Skills, Including The WG-11 Skill Level And Below, In a Wide Variety Of Trades And Crafts Such As:

• Determines modification and/or machine requirements for major repair and/or overhaul or maintenance of pumping station and flood control structure. Improvises and fits items such as gate machinery, linkages, arms, gears, cylinders, etc., which are complex and unique in nature due to the variation and age of the equipment to be repaired or replaced. Utilizes and reads measuring devices such as transits, micrometers, gages, and linear rules and tapes.
• Operates overhead cranes and gantry cranes. Acts as a signal person for cranes using the standard crane signal system. Prepares and/or reviews critical lift plans. The majority of the crane operations are made in connection with the maintenance and repair of flood control structures where maneuverability and accuracy of the lifts are critical. Standard operating procedures that are considered with all lifts include weight of object, rigging, weather conditions, headroom, clearances, ballast, placement, etc.
• Performs welder duties using electric, acetylene, and/or inert gas shielded welding processes. Work involves planning, layout, positioning, preheating/post heating, and other trade skills needed to assure a proper finished product. Prepares sketches and/or drawings to aid others in work product. Reads and interprets drawings and prints. Works with all thicknesses, sizes, and material sof metal and selects the proper procedure and filler metal to be used.
  
  Is proficient in the use of the oxyacetylene and cutting torches.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes as well as a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools, and appliances. Performs maintenance services; diagnoses system or equipment malfunctions; and repairs as needed. Tests circuits and equipment with proper diagnostic devices. Properly installs conduit and connects allf ixtures to power source in accordance with the national Electric Code.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains high and low pressure piping systems such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Determines nature and extent of repairs to piping system. Plans and lays outwork to be accomplished utilizing drawings and/or sketches. Works with a variety of pipe and pipe fittings. Monitors progress and quality control during production. Inspects and tests pipe system after completion of work.
• Performs various other tasks in connection with the maintenance, repair, or replacement of equipment, wooden and masonry structures which include but are not limited to earth work, carpentry, painting, concrete finishing skills, etc.
• Serves as the safety coordinator for the project. Responsible for maintaining the safety records(e.g., inspection reports, and job hazardous analysis, training records, etc), organizing safety meetings, and assuring all safety deficiencies are corrected.
• Insures that hazardous materials/waste within work area are handled/processed within operating guidelines. Guidance for the proper handling of hazardous materials/waste is obtained through formal training efforts…