Hydro Mechanic-D

Job Posting End Date

05-01-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The "D" Mechanic spends much of the grade becoming oriented to a Hydro plant. It is a learning stage where often the equipment and tools are new to the individual. They must perform duties as a helper to "C", "B", and "A" mechanics, as well as learn Company rules and procedures related to Job Safety, Environmental Protection, Operations, Basic Skills and Maintenance of hydro power plant structures and equipment. Skills and job knowledge will be developed through training resources such as classrooms, videos, computers, and on the job demonstrations.

Job Description

Successful candidate must live within or relocate at there own expense within one hour reporting time to Byllesby & Buck Hydro, Route 1, Box 361 Ivanhoe, VA 24350.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:

• Utilize a working knowledge of hand tools and portable power tools and their correct usage in order to maintain plant equipment.
• Utilize a working knowledge of basic measuring tools such as rules, scales, straight edges, dividers, squares and protractors, layout simple figures on flat surfaces.
• Calculate areas, volumes, weights, etc. utilizing basic mathematical concepts.
• Comprehend moderately complex written material such as procedures, instructions, technical manuals, etc.
• Assist employees of a higher classification.
• Prepare and maintain records as required. This will include the accurate completion of job orders and writing new ones.
• Assist in obtaining clearance permits and ensure that the equipment to be worked on has been properly cleared and tagged before work begins.
• Learn and comply with AEP safety/environmental/health policies as well as regulatory policies.
• Assist engineers and others with root cause determination of equipment/component failures.
• Assist employees and perform similar or less skilled duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education requirements are listed below:

• Associate degree in engineering, industrial or energy technology; OR Associate degree in another discipline and two (2) years of related work experience
• OR high school diploma with four (4) years of related work experience; OR high school diploma with two (2) years of related military experience. Related experience is listed under Principal Accountabilities

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Must satisfactorily complete, in such time frames as may be established by the company, all required training, testing, and job demonstrations to advance to the Hydro Mechanic "C" classification, or vacate the Hydro Mechanic "D" classification.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• Must possess a valid State driver's license; may also be required to obtain other licenses required to operate applicable plant vehicles and equipment

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N005-550

Compensation Range:

$27.54-29.27 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M – Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. 

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Salary : $28 - $29