Crane Operator en Department of the Army

Not Required

Duties

Operate cranes during challenging operations where space is limited, and precise maneuverability is essential.,Operate crawler, truck, wagon, and rail-mounted boom cranes of different sizes for various operations.,Operate cranes to lift, transport, and position materials, dig and move earth or other materials, drive pilings, or destroy obsolete structures.,Operate cranes at different boom lengths, angles, and positions, making quick lifting capacity judgments during constant position changes.

Qualifications

About the Position: This position is with the Joint Munitions Command located at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, McAlester, Ok. This position serves as a Crane Operator, controlling cranes to lift, move, and position heavy materials at construction sites and industrial facilities. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Crane Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. Operate boom cranes outdoors with no major maneuverability or accuracy concerns, operate crane with standard boom lengths and safe load limits, and ensure load does not exceed lifting capacity. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exerts heavy effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing the various levers, clutches, and brakes. Is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the crane, and from the jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds, e.g., lifting hooks and cables, changing rigging, setting outriggers, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outside during periods of extreme heat and cold from a cab generally open on one side for clear vision and ventilation, and in areas which are noisy, dirty, and subject to fumes, occasional disagreeable dust, and inadequate heating or cooling. There is the possibility of injury from swing loads, moving machinery, crane overturning, and breakage of cables.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized. This position may require overtime work. This position may require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to cover work performed on weekends, holidays and/or in other situations. This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing. This position may require you to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. This is a Bargaining Unit AR3135 position.