LOCK AND DAM OPERATOR
Summary
Operates and maintains lock and dam machinery to assist vessel navigation, control water flow, and ensure safe passage through the St. Paul District.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel within the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This permanent, full-time, seasonal position is with the St. Paul District. The position performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and operational duties at a navigation lock and dam.
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.