Pipelineman

Full Job Description

About the Position: As a Pipelineman, the incumbent will stand a regular watch and operate controls in maintaining and discharge of pipe alignment, proper distribution of spoil, and safe strain of pipe stringout.

Incumbent is assigned as Baffleman on a Class I dredge. NOTE: This position is a full-time permanent seasonal appointment.

You will work approximately 10 months per year and be placed in a non-pay status when work is unavailable.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Pipelineman~ without more than normal supervision.

- Duties include: 1) operating discharge pipe and baffle controls to maintain discharge pipe alignment, ensuring safe strain on pipe string out; ensuring proper distribution of spoil, and prevent damage to pontoons, barges, other vessels, etc..

2) handling lines in making and breaking up tows, securing floating plant, and providing general support of dredging and channel patrol operations, and 3) performing basic repairs and preventative maintenance on dredges, towboats, barges, and other vessels.

- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Working Conditions: Incumbent is occasionally exposed to splashing mud, sand, and water, unpleasant noise and isolation for long periods of time; most typical exposure to hazards is drowning Major Duties:

• Operating deck-mounted and hand-operated controls of the baffle plate that governs the movement of a dredge pipe stringout approximately 1000 feet long.
• Keeping and edging pipe aligned with the dredge.
• Clearing channels for passage of towboats.
• Performing basic maintenance and repair activities.