Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army owned and operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the U.S. having begun operations in 1813.

Duties

Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Applies a high degree of skill in operating electric bridge cranes within a weapons manufacturing activity. Selects and attaches proper lifting and grappling equipment, cables, ropes, and slings used to lift, move and position large and heavy equipment such as cannon tubes, components and machine parts. Operates forklift trucks with a capacity under 10,000 pounds to load and unload, stack and unstack, re-warehouse, and move boxes, crates, pallets, components, or loose items. Urges or advises other employees to follow the supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines; demonstrates proper work methods.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

Qualifications

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 Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. Which includes:(1) Operate electric bridge cranes; (2) Operate forklift trucks in a manufacturing or production environment; (3) Follow/implement driver's maintenance requirements and procedures; (4) Provide guidance on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (e.g., technical orders). To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Reaches, bends, pushes, pulls and depresses the various hand and foot controls requiring continuous reaching, bending and moving of hands, arms, feet and legs. Works in a standing position and must keep their balance during starting and stopping motions of the crane. Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 44 lbs. Mechanical lifting devices/other employees are available to assist with lifts of 45 lbs and over. Lifts items such as cables, chains, and dollies. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors in a partially enclosed crane cab or outdoors in all types of weather. Ventilation is adequate; but heat may be uncomfortable while working indoors and near the ceiling. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, burns, bruises and broken bones from falls while climbing to and from the control cab or while climbing and attaching rigging to the load; and handling wire and fiber ropes; serious injury from swinging loads, breaking slings and falling objects. Possibility of falling from heights of 30 feet or more. Incumbent is exposed to possible unpleasant noise, dust, dirt or fumes from the work area. Various protective devices such as hard hats, safety shoes, and gloves are used to minimize these conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL WATERVLIET DO NOT MAIL Watervliet, NY 12189 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk