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

PLEASE NOTE: 

We will do monthly reviews and referrals of applications on an as needed basis with the final review occurring after 8/15/2024.  You must meet all eligible requirements at the time of consideration.

PHYSICAL EFFORT FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Frequently lifts and turns while handling lines weighing up to 100 pounds, generally with another Lock Operations employee.  Frequently required to climb ladders, walk over rough terrain, climb towers, reach, twist, turn, bend, and squat, often while wearing uncomfortable or awkward safety equipment.  May be required to stand for long periods or to board craft from lock walls, docks, or shoreline areas. Perception of distance and motion and coordination of hands and eyes are necessary when spotting vessels entering and leaving the locks, in handling lines during marine work, and in performing Trades er duties. For general maintenance work, is required to expend moderate to heavy effort for extended periods of time, such as mowing lawns behind a walking mower, shoveling snow, sweeping walkways, sandblasting, hammering, using a chain saw, or jack hammering.

WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Work assignments are both inside and outside.  When inside, employee is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise that is difficult to talk above.  When outside, may work in bad weather, in mud or snow, in wet or icy areas, and on slippery decks.  Both inside and outside, employee is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and from hard, damp floors or ground.  Typically works on parts and systems that are dirty, oily, or greasy.  May work from ladders, staging, man baskets, decks, or rafts, on or over water.  Work may be performed in open areas at 90+ feet above land or water.  Some work is performed in narrow areas, with low ceilings, and often with limited lighting.  Employee must be able to work at or adjacent to such heights and in cramped areas.  May be exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, including electrical burns, and/or shocks, bruises, and sprains while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment.  May be exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acid, fluids, and lubricants. May be exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, asbestos, lead, or silica; or chemicals such as paint, paint thinner, mineral spirits, and other agents such as naphtha, toluene, liquid anode, etc. which may be listed on the hazardous chemicals list. To reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the employee is required to follow prescribed safety practices and use prescribed safety equipment for each assignment, such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, floatation devices, respirators, and protective clothing.  Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, etc.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.