Lock and Dam Operator

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

About the Position: These permanent positions are with the St. Paul District. The positions perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and operational duties at a navigation lock and dam. The positions are a six month seasonal diver replacement. The positions are in Lock and Dams 5A, 6, and 8.

• Handles bow or stern lines, walks lines to proper locations along wall and snubs lines to assist pilot in maneuvering craft into position.
• Operates electrical or electronic gate control to open or close gates at one end of the lock chamber.
• Removes debris or ice in path of gates or in lock wall recesses to avoid equipment or machinery damage.
• Operates electrically, electronic, or hydraulically controlled valves controlling flow of water for emptying landfilling operation.
• During double lockages, operates electrical tow haulage unit as applicable to move barges into and out of lock chamber.
• Operates electrical or electronic controls to raise or lower dam gates in accordance with specific instructions regarding time and degree of gate change.
• Performs work required for the installation, repair and maintenance of lock or lock and dam machinery and equipment of mechanical or electrical type, concrete work, etc.
• Performs continuing and special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown.