About the Position: The Crane Operator assumes responsibility for crane operations, responsible for warehousing operations. equipment operations, and motorized vehicle operations within the Marietta Repair Station.

Duties

Operates a 50-ton, 110-foot boom diesel powered pedestal crane, a 130-ton, 50-foot boom truck crane, and a 7-ton, 30-foot boom mobile crane. Responsible for warehousing operations at the Marietta Repair Station. Labels and stores hazardous wastes in preparation for disposal or recycling. Uses forklifts or cranes to organize materials stored in yard. Drives mobile truck cranes from Marietta Repair Station to other projects in the Huntington District.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver's license to perform duties of position issued by the state of residence.
• Heavy physical lifting is required of this position.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirement of the position.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a current mobile crane operator's license including all requirements of the District Licensing Policy.
• Incumbent is required to wear the appropriate uniform for this position.
• Duties require extended overnight travel to load, transport and unload supplies and materials at various District projects and to operate mobile crane to assist Repair Fleet.
• Travel outside District boundaries may also be required.
• This position is covered under the Civilian Drug Testing Program.

Qualifications

SPECIAL NOTICE: If you do not meet one of the eligibility requirements under "Who May Apply", please apply on announcement CERE237370663130HW, which is open to all U.S. citizens. 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 Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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 a(n) Crane Operator without more than normal supervision. Operates a diesel-powered pedestal, boom truck crane, or boom mobile crane and determine what moves the crane will need to make in order to accomplish the work. Responsible for warehousing operations. Operate pick-up-trucks, dump truck and other motorized equipment. Perform primary level maintenance on diesel engines and light plants. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Incumbent must be able to perform all physical requirements as identified in this position description. Duties include but are not limited to pushing and pulling bars and levers, winding cranks and winches, lifting and holding lines, climbing ladders and steep stairways, working in confined spaces, and working on steep and uneven ground. Incumbent must be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds unassisted or up to 100 pounds with the assistance of one other person. Tasks requiring the ability to lift 50 pounds while working alone include but are not limited to lifting and carrying a five gallon can of paint, cleaning liquid or hydraulic oil. A task requiring lifting and carrying 100 pounds with the assistance of one other person includes but is not limited to moving furniture and lifting 80 lb. bags of cement. Working Conditions: Work is completed in all types of weather including inclement weather of extreme heat and cold. Incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises and shock from cutting tools, moving parts and electric current (440 volts). Incumbent is subject to dangers including but not limited to drowning and injury from falls and loads on overhead cranes. Incumbent utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment for those conditions which may be heavy and uncomfortable. Incumbent must be capable or working in conditions of dust, welding fumes, paint vapors and sandblast particles utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment for those conditions. Work involves exposure to the possibility of injury caused by swinging loads or from the crane overturning.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-HUNTINGTON DO NOT MAIL Huntington, WV 25701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk