Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Lower Granite Project, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and situated on the Snake River, 32-river miles downstream from Clarkston, Washington. This Project provides hydroelectric generation, navigation, fish passage and recreation.

Diagnoses malfunctions and performs major and minor repairs and maintenance on juvenile fish transportation barges, heavy mobile engineering equipment, generator assemblies, compressors and other stationary and mobile equipment.

Provides work direction to lower graded employees who are assisting.

Perform metal fabrication, body or structural work requiring welding, soldering, and straightening of components.

Performs preventive maintenance service and maintains equipment service records.

Inspects barges and associated equipment frequently to identify possible equipment failure during transportation season.