Crane Operator, WB

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Walla Walla District

Starbuck, WA

• Responsible for the safe operation of any and all of the cranes located at the project for construction, operational maintenance, and repair purposes.
• Manipulates levers for control of crane from cab located 10 to 90 feet above the work, assuring moving loads will not collide with personnel, machinery, structures or materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance check of machines prior to operation and makes minor operation adjustments, reporting repairs required to worker in charge or repair shop.
• Performs rigging as needed in changing booms, lines, chokers, slings, etc.
• Prepares hazard control plans, critical lift plans, drafts safe clearance orders, and attends and participates in regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Assist journey-level trades and crafts workers with routine maintenance and repair, assembly or clean-up, welding, cutting, air-arcing, grinding, carpentry, painting, etc.

• This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

• Ability to do the work of a CRANE OPERATOR~ without more than normal supervision. Experience operating all types of cranes, reading and understanding load charts, calculating maximum safe loads, judging distance, and conducting maintenance and minor repairs on cranes. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT:
  The operator pushes, pulls, and depresses levers, brakes, clutches, etc. requiring considerable strength and keen hand/eye/foot coordination. Climbs ladders and regularly lifts and carries supplies, hooks, cables, and rigging weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. The operator is subject to constant vibration while the crane is in operation. Must have normal vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:
  
  Work is performed both inside and outside the powerhouse. Exposed to high noise levels, dust fumes, heat, cold, and climate extremes. There is a danger of serious injury or death from improperly operated cranes, contact with high-voltage electricity and the danger of drowning when working above swift-moving water. Spends long periods in cramped quarters, and is exposed to possible injury from swinging loads or crane overturning.
  
  Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A pre‑employment physical is required.
• Pre‑employment and random drug testing required IAW EP 600‑1‑3.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Must possess current or be able to obtain: NCCCO Crane Certification for Swing and Fixed Cab Cranes.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days a valid state CDL.

• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Other incentives may be authorized.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.