Dredging Equipment Operator (Trainee)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

This is a permanent, full-time seasonal appointment operating specific dredge equipment required for dredging operations. Seasonal employment typically lasts approximately six months each year, though its length may vary based on organizational needs and management. The role involves operating dredge pumps and jetting pumps, supporting equipment assembly and disassembly, and assisting with hydrographic surveys and inspections of dredging operations using a 26-foot motor boat.

The employee works both inside the pilot house and outside. The position requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently climbing stairs, and continually reaching for and manipulating equipment controls with hands and feet. Outdoor work may involve exposure to grease, odors, fumes, smoke, noise, and hazards including burns, broken cables, machinery-related injuries, or drowning. A pre-employment physical and drug testing are required, with additional follow-up physical examinations and random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision; there is no specific length of training or experience required.
• Must have experience demonstrating the ability to operate dredge equipment, operate computer equipment to ensure the dredge is working effectively, use river currents and/or vessel movements in navigation, operate a small craft to conduct surveys, and maintain and/or repair dredging equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; operation of equipment and machinery; and technical practices.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and any required follow-up physical examinations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must observe established safe working procedures and wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Position may require a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling and disassembling marine equipment.
• Control dredge pumps and jetting pumps.
• Read and understand technical manuals and directives.
• Use vacuum-gauge readings to determine when the suction head should be cleaned.
• Enter information into a computer program to determine cut length, alignment, and new setups.
• Operate a 26-foot motor boat to assist with hydrographic surveys of navigable rivers and inspect dredging operations.
• Use a motor boat to conduct before-and-after dredging soundings of the river and/or mark dredge cuts for the dredge and derrick boat.
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs to dredging equipment, as identified among the qualifications and screen-out criteria.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed