# Power Plant Trainee II/IV

Hiring organization: [U.S. Army Corps of Engineers](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/95ec2d8f-b617-4162-b2d9-f7d3b2eebc31

Listed on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Fort Peck, MT
- Salary: 44 – 55 USD per hour

## Summary

This is a trainee position for mechanical maintenance and operations work at a federally-operated hydroelectric dam in northeastern Montana, involving repair, maintenance, and operation of heavy equipment and plant systems. The role suits people with hands-on mechanical aptitude who are ready to develop skilled-trades expertise under supervision, with advancement from Trainee II through IV based on growing competence and independence.

_Our summary, not U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's wording._

## Skills named

Blueprint Reading, Welding

## Required

- US citizenship
- Ability to perform power plant trainee duties without more than normal supervision
- Good distant vision in each eye (glasses permitted)
- Ability to distinguish basic colors
- Ability to hear conversational voice (with or without hearing aid)
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 45 pounds frequently and apply up to 75 pounds pulling or turning force
- No disqualifying amputations of arm, hand, leg or foot
- Pass occupational health requirements including pulmonary capacity examination

## Nice to have

- Experience with diagnostic checks on mechanical equipment
- Experience with equipment modification and fabrication
- High degree of independence and self-direction

Apply on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889643700