Department of the Army
About the Position: This is a vacancy for a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-08, Illinois Waterway Project Office, Maintenance Section located in Peoria, IL. ???????This position is being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA).
- Apply accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes to fabricate, cut, assemble, modify and repair various metal and alloy parts typically part of lock and dam facility operating equipment.
- When necessary, operate chainsaws, winching equipment, etc; perform clean up 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 wench to raise and lower spuds; deck maintenance; keep engine space free of excess grease and oil; splicing of lines; greasing machinery.
- Perform additional duties such as painting, carpentry work, masonry and mechanical maintenance when necessary.
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