# Power Plant Mechanic Trainee II/III

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/9a58dcb6-cec8-41de-95b5-1f18ec2552e7

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Pickstown, SD
- Salary: 44 – 49 USD per hour

## Summary

This is a trainee role at a federal hydroelectric facility where you'll learn mechanical equipment maintenance and repair under experienced supervision, performing hands-on work with power plant machinery, dams, and water systems. The position combines classroom study with on-the-job training to develop skilled trades expertise in a government setting.

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

## Skills named

Welding

## Required

- US citizenship
- Ability to identify and use basic hand tools
- Ability to perform basic servicing procedures under instruction
- Physical capability for extensive walking, standing, climbing, lifting up to 45 pounds
- Good distant vision in each eye
- Ability to distinguish basic colors
- Ability to hear conversational voice

## Nice to have

- Experience disassembling and reassembling mechanical components
- Basic shop math skills
- Experience with torch cutting or pipe threading

Apply on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889340700