General Equipment Mechanic at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Troy, New York

About the opportunity

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The incumbent performs skilled maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and modification of lock and dam machinery, floating plant equipment, heavy equipment, hydraulic systems, engines, and other mechanical equipment and systems. Major duties include disassembling and repairing hydraulic pumps, air compressors, and valves, fabricating parts in the maintenance shop, maintaining floating plant equipment such as towboats and barges, repairing industrial engineering equipment like pay loaders and cranes, operating trucks, and maintaining preventative maintenance records.

Salary and benefits

• Remuneration of 32.47 to 38.00 USD per hour, including applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Federal benefits and working in government.

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to demonstrate through experience the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Must meet the Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a General Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision, including repairs, maintenance, and modification to lock and dam machinery, floating plant equipment, and heavy engineering equipment.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Required documents

• Resume: Must be two pages or less, supporting the specialized experience described in the announcement, and include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and a brief description of relevant tasks.
• Other supporting documents: Cover letter (optional) and most recent performance appraisal (if applicable).

When to apply

• Date posted: 2026-09-11
• Application close date: 2026-09-21 at 11:59 PM (EST)

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account.
• Complete the online questionnaire via the USA Staffing link.
• Upload or select your resume and supporting documents, ensuring your resume does not exceed two pages.
• Verify that your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information

• This position requires a 1-year probationary period.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination through a background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.