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Posted: April 15, 2026 (45 days ago)

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Utilityman

Bureau of Reclamation

Department of the Interior

Stale

Salary

$46.61 - $46.61

per hour

Type

Closes

April 21, 2026More DOI jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance and repair work at Hoover Dam, including tasks like carpentry, plumbing, painting, and keeping facilities clean and safe.

It's ideal for someone with practical experience in building trades who enjoys working outdoors in a team setting to support water management and environmental protection.

No remote options are available, so it's best for those who can commit to on-site work in Nevada.

Key Requirements

  • Current, valid driver's license (required selective placement factor)
  • Experience in entry to intermediate level utility and maintenance tasks, such as carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and concrete work
  • Ability to operate vehicles and equipment like light duty trucks, aerial man lifts, cherry pickers, and bucket trucks
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools for maintenance and repair duties
  • Commitment to performing work safely and attending safety meetings
  • Sufficient experience and training to work with minimal supervision, including volunteer or paid roles
  • Meet minimum qualifications for Federal Wage System trades and labor positions (at least 2 points on screen-out elements and average of 2 points on all job elements)

Full Job Description

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Utilityman.

You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duty Location: Lower Colorado Region, Hoover Dam Field Division, General Facilities Maintenance Group, located at the Hoover Dam, in Clark County, NV.

Telework and remote work not available; housing not provided.

Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision.

Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions.

For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.

Your resume must clearly reflect your responses to the assessment questions - if they do not, your application will be marked as not eligible.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid Driver License.

Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position.

You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 04/21/2026. Major Duties:

Performs various entry to intermediate level utility and maintenance tasks associated with maintenance, installation, and repair duties such as, carpentry, masonry, painting, sandblasting, plumbing, road repair, concrete work, power plant equipment maintenance, housekeeping, etc.

May operate various assigned vehicles and equipment, such as light duty trucks, mobile equipment, and material handling equipment, aerial man lifts, cherry pickers, and bucket trucks.

Frequently uses hand and power tools in the performance of maintenance tasks. Performs assigned work in a safe manner and attends toolbox safety meetings.

Maintains the neat appearance of the roadway, parking areas, and sidewalks on the dam and other areas within the assigned areas.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: BOR-LCB-26-MP-12934748-CL