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Maintenance Worker
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Pleasant Valley, IA $29.5 – $34.3/hr Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Maintenance Mechanic ESTJESTPISTJISTP
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About the Position: As a Maintenance Worker you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks incident to maintaining and operating the locks and dams and channel structures. Tasks include welding, deckhand duties, mechanical maintenance, masonry, carpentry, painting, and electrical work. The incumbent performs in a relatively independent manner either as part of a crew, or with assigned personnel who assist in completion of individual assigned projects or jobs.
What You'll Do
- →When necessary, operate chainsaws, winching equipment, etc; perform cleanup of recreation areas as required after replacing gravel, etc.; place riprap and replace boat ramps; drive dump, tool, and similar trucks as required for work support.
- →Handle mooring lines and towing cables; assist towboat operator by giving hand signals; operate winch to raise and lower spuds; deck maintenance; keep engine space free of excess grease and oil; splicing of lines; greasing machinery.
- →Applies trade methods and manual welding processes to repair items that are typically part of lock and dam facility operating equipment.
- →Perform mechanical maintenance such as clean, replace plugs, and general checks on operational status of to maintain various items of equipment and to identify a need for major overhaul or repair.
- →Perform a variety of basic operational checks, tune ups, etc., on various items of equipment such as gasoline engines, chainsaws, generators, etc.
- →Make repairs to existing wiring system that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, switches and fixtures, etc., using instructions to indicate type of malfunctions.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 48144a3a-91a3-464d-b5a7-bd99f8c529b0
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