Hybrid Crane Operator (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees) bei Department of Transportation

Crane Operator (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Benicia, California

Salary Range: $41.13 - $47.97 Per Hour

Job Summary: You will be responsible for safe operation of crane and safely completing rigging work. The employee is responsible to the work leader, to ensure the workplan of the department is carried out.

Major Duties:

• The Crane Operator: Operates cranes with telescoping and lattice booms to load, unload, move and position heavy material and equipment. Makes precise load placements where exact movements must be made to position loads accurately and safely, requiring rapid lifting capacity judgments during operation. Performs operator maintenance on equipment operated. Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, cause of delays, and overall work operations and problems. The ideal candidate makes precise load placements where exact movements must be made to position loads accurately and safely, requiring rapid lifting capacity judgments during operation.

Qualifications: Qualifications for the position are based on the training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled. To qualify for the WG-11, your experience should include experience equal or equivalent to the following: Ability to operate cranes at all boom lengths, angles, and positions. Ability to simultaneously operate the crane's controls, making difficult clearance judgments while watching the moving load and boom, and compensating for variations in the crane's lifting capacity during position changes. Ability to exercise intense concentration, unusual alertness, and an exceptional degree of visual and physical coordination. Your application will also be rated on the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Technical Practices 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. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: [email protected]

Application Deadline: 2025-07-23