Job Details
Dam Operator
ID:
R23AC00289-001
Location:
Tahoe City
Program:
USBR
Wage/Hr:
$40.00
Hours/Week:
25
Minimum Age:
55
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in dam operation activities OR AA Degree
Duties:
??This position supports the operations of Tahoe Dam, located in Tahoe City, CA
by operating electrical and hydraulic equipment to regulate the positions of the
17 slide gates that comprise the control structures of Tahoe Dam. The enrollee
may also be called upon in emergency situations for other Dams in the Region.?
??Dam Operations to include operation of electrical and hydraulic equipment
to regulate the positions of the 17 slide gates that comprise the control
structures of the Dam? 60%
??Performs variety of normal maintenance and preventive maintenance
activities to include mechanical maintenance, carpentry, painting, debris and
snow removal and general site clean-up maintenance.? 30%
??Mentors other dam operations personnel on operations, safety and
regulatory procedures.? 10%
Other:
Health and Safety Considerations: ?Periodic related safety training?
Required Safety Gear: ??Personnel protective equipment, safety boots, hard
hat, gloves, face shields, etc.?
Physical requirements: ?Frequently handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds
and occasionally handles or moves objects up to 100 pounds. Daily activities
involve pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, and bending.
Occasionally works in awkward and cramped positions. Winter snow removal
activities can require continuous and strenuous physical effort for up to 4
hours at a time. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather
conditions. Temperature extremes range from -20 degrees to 90 degrees F.
Exposure to outside temperature at all times in unheated dam facilities. Gate
operating machinery is oily and greasy and operatory is exposed to these
materials during daily operations and during maintenance activities. May be
exposed to possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, strains, sprains, slips, falls
and frost bite.
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