Destava

Lock and Dam Operator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring for Lock and Dam Operator in La Salle, Illinois. Mid level, $30.75–$35.88 an hour stated. First seen November 11, 2026; open as of November 12, 2026. Jobs taken straight from company career pages — no aggregator in between.

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Company
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Where
La Salle, Illinois
Level
Mid
Pay stated
$30.75–$35.88 an hour
First seen
November 11, 2026
Listed via
USAJOBS

What the posting says

As a Lock and Dam Operator, WY-5426-09, the incumbent will exercise primary authority over use of lock through issuance of instructions to tow boat captains and other craft operators; perform continuing and/or special operational or functional checks on machinery to avoid untimely or dangerous equipment breakdown; serve alone or as responsible lead man of two-man crew responsible for making lockages. Salary: $30.75–$35.88 PH

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