Crane Operator

About the role

You will serve as a Crane Operator NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform the most difficult and complex crane operator tasks including: independently, operating bridge cranes to lift and move loads where maneuverability is a factor; planning and executing routine lifts and maneuvers in accordance with commercially accepted safe rigging practices and in compliance with OSHA requirements; working with a lifting team using standard hand signals for crane operations; and assisting with operator inspections of cranes and related equipment. I also have experience operating motorized equipment (e.g., trucks, forklifts, specialized material handling equipment, tracked vehicles, tractors, trailers, wreckers) to lift, transport, and position material, handling objects weighing up to 70 lbs, and performing railroad operations as a locomotive engineer, braker/switcher or conductor. The ability to perform the full range of crane operator tasks including: operating bridge cranes to lift and move loads where maneuverability is a factor; executing routine lifts and maneuvers in accordance with commercially accepted safe rigging practices and in compliance with OSHA requirements; working with a lifting team using standard hand signals for crane operations; and assisting with operator inspections of cranes and related equipment. I also have experience operating motorized equipment (e.g., trucks, forklifts, specialized material handling equipment, tracked vehicles, tractors, trailers, wreckers) to lift, transport, and position material, handling objects weighing up to 70 lbs, and knowledge of railroad operations. (*NOTE: this screen-out level is used in the announcement*) The ability to perform common crane operator tasks including: operating bridge cranes to lift and move loads in large, open areas; executing routine lifts and maneuvers in accordance with commercially accepted safe rigging practices and in compliance with OSHA requirements; and working with a lifting team using standard hand signals for crane operations. I also have experience operating some motor Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at Naval Supply Systems Command? Share your experience