Crane Operator

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Duties

• You will operate various hydraulic boom cranes to load, unload, move, and position heavy materials and equipment.
• You will make critical decisions regarding clearance requirements and recognize dangerous load situations to ensure safe operations.
• You will apply your skills in using crane controls to make rapid judgments about lifting capacity, often in areas with restricted maneuverability.
• You will ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed, use personal protective equipment, and work in accordance with all required directives and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• You will complete the Operator's Daily Checklist (ODCL) to document pre- and post-crane inspections.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Requires successful completion of all required Navy Crane Center (NCC) courses.
• Must obtain necessary authorization(s), certifications, and/or licenses to operate assigned crane(s) and any other construction equipment to which assigned.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class A or B is required.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
• Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements.
• This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.
• Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including:
• Must have at least one year of experience in the operation of mobile cranes;
• Possess knowledge of and have the ability to perform crane operating, weight handling, and rigging operations procedures, regulations, processes, and operations of Category 1 weight handling equipment;
• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one;
• Able to obtain a crane operator's physical;
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Additional information

• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Forklift certification within six months of onboarding.
• May be required to work overtime, shift work, or call back.
• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Several vacancies may be filled.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority.
• This position will be transferring to CNIC. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.