Bureau of Reclamation

Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River. Today, we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country. We bring water to more than 31 million people, and provide one out of five Western farmers (140,000) with irrigation water for 10 million acres of farmland that produce 60% of the nation's vegetables and 25% of its fruits and nuts. Reclamation is also the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the United States. Our 53 powerplants annually provide more than 40 billion kilowatt hours generating nearly a billion dollars in power revenues and produce enough electricity to serve 3.5 million homes.

LaborerPerforms any or all the following typical duties as well as those needed to assist a journeyman or other craftsmen in the performance of duties:Performs as the facilities janitor. This includes but not limited to the following: cleaning toilets, windows, sinks, walls. Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping areas in the admin office, shop buildings, and Powerplant. Taking trash out, and other items that need to be disposed of. Cleaning exterior of buildings to remove spider webs, dust, dirt, and other items as needed.Operates gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered vehicles and/or equipment to include but not limited to pickups/sedans equipped with winches and hoist, stake trucks, two- or four-wheel drive; irrigation pumps up to six-inch diameter discharge; power hand tools to include but not limited to drills, chain, and power saws; and air compressors up to 240 CFM.Digs or cleans ditches, trenches or holes using shovels, picks, or other similar tools; cuts weeds, brush or trees using machetes, axes, sharp edged shovels, chain saws, power trimmers etc.; loads and unloads lumber, gas, oil drums, etc. (items may weigh as much as 100 lbs.).Removes concrete using jackhammer, chipping hammer, etc.; and hauls waste concrete using wheelbarrow. Builds and repairs fences using hand tools and power tools. Helps mix and place concrete using mixer and/or wheelbarrow, with shovels, buckets etc.Sweeps side-walks and keeps grounds clean and free of trash. Under the direction of the licensed herbicide applicator will apply herbicide for weed control around the facility and dams. Remove snow when needed.Operates sandblasting equipment in preparing metal surfaces for painting. Applies paint to a variety of surfaces using brushes or rollers.Assists journeyman in the more remedial aspects of assembling scaffolds, performing carpentry, plumbing and concrete jobs.Physical Effort: Physical requirements of the position may entail work at elevated positions such as from ladders, scaffolds, and mobile platforms up to heights of approximately 80 feet; working in close quarters requiring stooping, bending, or kneeling positions for moderate time periods. Work conditions involve standing, climbing, and bending, occasionally in cramped and awkward positions.Physical effort involves pulling and/or pushing forces of approximately 100 lbs. Continually handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally must lift materials and/or equipment weighing up to approximately 100 lbs.Working Conditions: Work will be out-of-doors in all kinds of weather with employee exposed to temperature extremes, blowing dust and other adverse climatic conditions.Required to work in concrete tunnels (8 feet diameter) and steel pipe (30 in diameter) with application of pertinent safety precautions.Will be cleaning multiple bathrooms daily, working with cleaning supplies and chemicals and handling facility trash daily.

*Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.