Trades Helper Linehandler (Relief Pool) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Department of Transportation Headquarters • Massena, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is located in Massena, NY. You will serve as both a Trades Helper and a Linehandler relief for our Maintenance and Lock Operations Divisions. This is an open continuous 30-day vacancy with an initial cut-off after 14 days. After the first certificate, applications will be reviewed as needed and top candidates will be referred for potential interviews during the open period of the announcement.

Trades Helper work is performed primarily in a compressed 12-hour schedule. Assists journey-level trades workers by performing duties associated with improvements to, and maintenance of, electrical and mechanical systems. You may also assist journey-level employees in other trades.

Linehandler work is performed during the navigation season (March through December) on an as-needed basis for emergency or operational needs. All work is performed on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, on rotating day and night 12-hour shifts, with rotating days and weekends off. Duties include handling of pleasure craft and collection of pleasure craft fees. Passes/receives messenger/mooring lines or wires to/from vessels to secure them in the lock chamber or on approach walls as necessary. Operates an electrically powered capstan to pull-up a commercial vessel's mooring wires. Observes for unusual occurrences during a lockage, positions vessels in the chamber and communicates with all personnel involved with the lockage evolution.

Lock & Dam: Dam Operator work is primarily from a computer console to actuate lock machinery, such as gates, valves, fender booms, air curtains, hands-free mooring units, etc. Monitors multiple visual indicators and gathers critical information from computer data to determine proper positioning of hands-free mooring equipment and to safely control the rate of water flow in and out of the lock chamber, preventing danger to equipment or vessels due to excessive surge or turbulence.

If selected for Marine Helper work as a deckhand on the Corporation’s tugs, barges and workboats, work is generally performed during fall and spring commissioning and decommissioning of navigation aids (buoy runs), which may require a significant amount of overtime and travel.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
• Ability to the work of the position without more than normal supervision, where ability to do the less difficult tasks is prime.
• Including Operation of Lock and Dam Equipment – Computer Controls.
• Ability to work safely.
• Technical Practices.
• Use of Measuring Instruments.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Trades helper knowledge in carpentry, and/or knowledge of working in a marine environment
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists journey level trades workers by performing the duties associated with improvements to, and maintenance of, electrical and mechanical.
• Handling of pleasure craft and collection of pleasure craft fees.
• Passes/receives messenger/mooring lines or wires to/from vessels to secure them in the lock chamber or on approach walls as necessary.
• Operates an electrically powered capstan to pull-up a commercial vessel's mooring wires.
• Observes for unusual occurrences during a lockage, positions vessels in the chamber and communicates with all personnel involved with the lockage evolution.
• Actuates lock machinery, such as gates, valves, fender booms, air curtains, hands-free mooring units, etc. from a computer console.
• Monitors multiple visual indicators and gathers critical information from computer data to determine proper positioning of hands-free mooring equipment and to safely control the rate of water flow in and out of the lock chamber.
• Performs deckhand duties on tugs, barges and workboats during commissioning and decommissioning of navigation aids (buoy runs).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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