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Maintenance Worker

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Maintenance Worker job with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Lower Granite Project on the Snake River, near Pomeroy, Washington. It is a direct hire announcement with 1 vacancy, and the work is mostly outdoors and hands-on. The job requires a Class A commercial driver's license with a tank endorsement before you start, plus a boat operator license within 12 months.

1 vacancy. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the United States. You will need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain vehicle engines, chassis, hydraulic and electrical parts
  • Operate and maintain light and heavy equipment to move, dig and load materials
  • Repair and install piping, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and water systems
  • Perform carpentry and metal layout and fabrication of structures
  • Transport and release juvenile salmon using large tank trucks and trailers

Do you qualify for WG-8?

With experience: No specific amount of training or experience is required. You must show in your written application that you have the knowledge and skills to do the work without more than normal supervision. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank endorsement, required before starting employment
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boat operator license, must be obtained and kept within 12 months after appointment

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration, for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if you have one
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Documents proving any veterans' preference you claim, as listed in the Applicant Checklist

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire. Failing the screen-out element, which is the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, makes you ineligible. Inflated qualifications can cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will be removed from consideration.
  • For each job, list the hours per week, start and end months and years, and the specific equipment and repair tasks you did.
  • Confirm you can get a Class A CDL with tank endorsement before starting, since it is required up front.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent position. Work is normally outdoors and exposed to weather, traffic, noise and fumes.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Pre-employment drug test
  • Pre-employment physical
  • Temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 10% of the time
  • Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection is subject to Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$27.00 – $32.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-8 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Pomeroy, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Maintenance Mechanic (4749)
Announcement
CEDE-27-13103227-DHA

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