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Foreman I Hydroelectric Mechanic

Davis Dam, Arizona, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$68.35/hr - $68.35/hr

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Foreman I Hydroelectric Mechanic. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. The role involves providing leadership to a team in maintaining and repairing equipment in a hydroelectric powerplant.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to Hydroelectrical Mechanics, Maintenance Mechanics, Utilitymen and Laborers in accomplishing mechanical work involved in maintaining and repairing all equipment in a hydroelectric powerplant

Distributes work assignments to individuals and demonstrates proper work methods

Assures that required plans, blueprints, materials and tools are available

Maintains and repairs all equipment in a hydroelectric powerplant

Overhauls and repairs turbines, generators, motors, pumps, pressure regulators, valves, pipes, penstocks, intakes, spillway gates including appurtenant mechanical controls; dismantles, reconstructs machines, repairs and operates machinery; erects scaffolding, platforms and hoisting devices; operates cranes, hoists, trucks and industrial tractors and performs rigging incidental to lifting, moving dismantling, assembling, overhauling or repairing hydroelectric powerplant machinery and related equipment

Qualification

Hydroelectric MechanicMechanical RepairEquipment MaintenanceBlueprint ReadingTroubleshootingTool OperationLeadership

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation

You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents)

You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents)

You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position

You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency

Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision

Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position

Your resume must clearly reflect your responses to the assessment questions - if they do not, your application will be marked as not eligible

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment

You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 01/21/2026

This position does not allow substituting education for experience