Lock and Dam Operator

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: As a Lock and Dam Operator/Trainee you will operate lock/lock and dam gates, control valves, and other equipment required for a variety of private/commercial traffic through lock structure and/or maintenance of required pool levels.

Duties

• Handle bow or stern lines, walk lines in proper locations along the wall, and snub lines to assist pilot in maneuvering craft into position.
• Operate electric gate controls to open or close gates at one end of the lock chamber.
• Operate electrically controlled tow haulage unit to move barges into and out of lock chamber.
• Contact boat pilots to obtain data such as number of passengers, tonnage and commodities being transported, point of origin and destination, etc.
• Secure lines and slings to materials or equipment being moved and provide hand signals to operator for moving items to and from barges or trucks, or place bulkheads, etc.
• Perform a variety of tasks in providing assistance to and/or personally performing work required for the installation, repair, and maintenance of lock or lock and dam machinery and equipment of equipment of mechanical or electrical type.
• Perform carpentry or plumbing required for major construction or repair maintenance; concrete work, etc.
• Perform seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening; shoveling snow, clearing ice; as well as janitorial tasks such as cleaning control house and other site buildings, restrooms, facilities, standby equipment, etc.

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