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C&I Mechanic

Fort Smith, Montana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58.16/hr - $58.16/hr

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Communications & Instrumentation (C&I) Mechanic. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintains, tests, repairs, adjusts and to some extent, fabricates various types of electronic and related equipment

Interprets, applies, and modifies facility drawings and manufacturer's instructions

Operates high-voltage switches and related devices in connection with work and in implementing the switching program set up by the dispatcher or similar person

Under emergency situations and/or in the absence of operations personnel, will be required to assume full powerplant and dam operational duties, including Standing Operating Procedures (SOP)

Qualification

Electronic theoryCircuit knowledgeSafety standardsHigh-voltage operationsInterpretation of specificationsCommunication skillsTeamwork

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

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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements by 01/20/2026