Crane Operator
Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Crane Operator without more than normal supervision. Duties include:
operating a lattice boom friction crane and mobile hydraulic crane to pick up, position, and/or lower objects . - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and dependability as a Crane OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort:
Work requires technical control changes to maneuver the crane and load around obstructions and to position the load at the desired location. Work requires heavy effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing various levers, clutches, and brakes. Incumbent is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the crane and from the jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Work occasionally requires moving objects by hand (up to 50 pounds) such as lifting hooks and cables, changing rigging, setting outriggers, etc. Operator often works in strong currents, turbulent waters such as in front of or behind large dams where stress is a factor. Working Conditions:
Work outside, mostly in cab which houses equipment controls. Crawler-type cranes are operated along river bank, and on river barges in hazardous and difficult terrain and where moving space is restricted. There is danger of overturning other equipment if heavy lifts are not made properly. Work is performed where it is frequently noisy, dirty, and where there are fumes from the motor and moving machinery. While driving vehicles you will be exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones and strained back as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles, and while performing maintenance duties. Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate clothes and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazards and its use is mandatory.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Crane Operator without more than normal supervision. Duties include:
operating a lattice boom friction crane and mobile hydraulic crane to pick up, position, and/or lower objects . - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and dependability as a Crane OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort:
Work requires technical control changes to maneuver the crane and load around obstructions and to position the load at the desired location. Work requires heavy effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing various levers, clutches, and brakes. Incumbent is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the crane and from the jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Work occasionally requires moving objects by hand (up to 50 pounds) such as lifting hooks and cables, changing rigging, setting outriggers, etc. Operator often works in strong currents, turbulent waters such as in front of or behind large dams where stress is a factor. Working Conditions:
Work outside, mostly in cab which houses equipment controls. Crawler-type cranes are operated along river bank, and on river barges in hazardous and difficult terrain and where moving space is restricted. There is danger of overturning other equipment if heavy lifts are not made properly. Work is performed where it is frequently noisy, dirty, and where there are fumes from the motor and moving machinery. While driving vehicles you will be exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones and strained back as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles, and while performing maintenance duties. Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate clothes and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazards and its use is mandatory.
- Department:
5725 Crane Operating - Salary Range:
$26.70 to $31.23 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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