Utility Worker

Summary

About the Position: Performs a variety of utility labor tasks at a hydro-electric power plant in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of the power project facilities and equipment ranging from laborer tasks requiring manual skill and equipment operation up to directly assisting journey level skilled trades workers.

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Duties

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• Assist workers of the various skilled trades at the project by performing individual tasks as directed by the journey level worker to whom assigned.
• Operate hand and power tools, jackhammers, pavement breakers, chipping hammers, vibrators and grinders and construction equipment.
• Operate, control, clean, and maintain a variety of heavy power equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform various routine tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the facility and be able to efficiently assist journey level workers by accomplishing sub-journey level work in the various skilled trades utilized at the project.
• Perform clean-up tasks, return of materials and tools, reassembly of components, removal of temporary scaffolding, bracing, or other appendages necessitated by the work performed.
• Assist with cleaning surfaces, parts, or assemblies by washing, sanding, scraping, wire brushing, sand blasting, steam cleaning, etc.
• Disassemble uncomplicated units or parts as directed.
• Erect pre-fabricated staging or scaffolding.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license at time of appointment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The position requires the ability to lift heavy objects (45 pounds) specific to the position, vision for distance, distinguishing colors and calibrations, appropriate hearing capability for conversation and warning signals.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a Utility Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform the common tasks of a Utility Worker in an industrial setting. Assemble and pass tools; carry tools and equipment to work sites; assist with gathering materials and equipment needed for a job; use hand tools to complete tasks; and clean and store tools and equipment. Ability to work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort:

Work requires frequent arm and leg movement to operate equipment; must frequently handle equipment and materials. Frequently lifts and carries equipment and supplies up to, and occasionally over 45 pounds. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing and kneeling. Is subject to strains from lifting and pulling heavy objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is done inside and outside. Inside work is often in dim, damp, cold areas. Outside work frequently requires exposure to hot sun and to bad weather. Discomfort is experienced while wearing protective clothing, shoes, respirators, goggles, gloves, or face masks. There is danger from falls when working at heights, i.e., on scaffolding and ladders; injury from use of power and hand tools, danger of electric shock, and danger of drowning. Is subject to cuts, bruises, and is exposed to noise, dust and fumes. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is an Installation Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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