lock and dam operator
3 weeks ago
Morrilton, Arkansas, United States
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Full time
Perform work required for repair and maintenance of lock or lock and dam machinery and equipment of mechanical or electrical type; concrete work.
Serve alone or as responsible lead man of two-man crew responsible for making lockages.Walk lines to proper locations along wall and snubs lines to assist pilot in maneuvering craft into position.
Exercise primary authority over the use of lock through issuance of instructions to tow boat captains and other craft operators.
Secures lines on wall.Operate electrically, electronically, and/or hydraulically controlled valves controlling flow of water for emptying and filling operations, and as necessary during double lockages,
Operate electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic gate controls to open and/or close gates at one end of lock chamber.
Remove debris or ice in path of moving gates or in lock wall recesses to avoid equipment or machinery damage.
May be required to raise and lower wickets based on site specific facilities.Operate electrical locomotive boom crane located on dam service bridge for purposes of moving heavy machinery parts and maintenance.
Perform seasonal duties such as grass cutting, trimming, gardening, snow shoveling, clearing ice; as well as janitorial tasks.Perform duties related to flood preparation and cleanup.
Operate equipment such as but not limited to, pick-up truck, dump truck, forklift, front-end loader, bulldozer, tractor, motorboat, and pontoon boat.
