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Power Plant Mechanic (TC-I)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Dalles, OR · Mid

$69 / hour

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a journey-level position maintaining mechanical systems at a hydroelectric power facility, involving equipment repair, welding, machining, and piping work in a demanding physical environment. The role suits someone with solid hands-on mechanical skills and experience diagnosing and servicing industrial machinery under normal supervision.

Our summary, not U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to diagnose and repair bearings, gears, engines, compressors, and hydraulic equipment
  • Ability to operate machine tools within tolerances
  • Ability to perform machinery repair, dismantling, assembly, and installation
  • Physical endurance for prolonged periods in cramped and poorly accessible spaces
  • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 45 pounds frequently, occasionally over
  • Willingness to work in noise, heights, oils, confined areas, dust, heat, cold, and around energized equipment
  • Successful completion and maintenance of occupational health requirements

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