CRANE OPERATOR
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will operate floating cranes and a variety of lattice and hydraulic booms, category 1 cranes with lifting capacities up to 150 ton and up to 300 feet of boom. You will make precise load load placements to position the load accurately and safely under complex and adverse conditions. You will lifts loads from water on logs, anchor buoys, boats, and canals. You will perform duties including the proper handling, containment, and disposal of hazardous material.
What you need to qualify
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 DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1. Operating mobile, boom, or truck mounted cranes to lift and move loads where maneuverability is not a factor. 2. Executing simple lifts and maneuvers in accordance with commercially accepted safe rigging practices. 3. Working with a lifting team using standard hand signals for crane operations. 4. Performing operator inspections of cranes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5700 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.
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