Crane Operator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Marietta, OH

23d

About The Position

This position is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The Crane Operator is responsible for crane operations, warehousing, equipment operations, and motorized vehicle operations within the Marietta Repair Station. The role includes operating several types of cranes, organizing and storing materials, handling hazardous waste for disposal or recycling, and transporting equipment and supplies to projects in the Huntington District. Extended overnight travel may be required, including travel outside District boundaries.

Requirements

• Be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with the position.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver's license issued by the state of residence.
• Obtain and maintain a current mobile crane operator's license, including all requirements of the District Licensing Policy.
• Meet the screen-out requirement: operate diesel-powered pedestal, boom truck, or boom mobile cranes and determine required crane movements; perform warehousing operations; operate pickup trucks, dump trucks, and other motorized equipment; and perform primary-level maintenance on diesel engines and light plants, without more than normal supervision.
• Complete a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirements of the position.
• Be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds unassisted or up to 100 pounds with assistance from one other person.
• Wear the appropriate uniform for the position.
• Be able to travel overnight for extended periods and potentially outside District boundaries.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment in the conditions described for the work.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• Perform warehousing operations at the Marietta Repair Station.
• Label and store hazardous wastes in preparation for disposal or recycling.
• Use forklifts or cranes to organize materials stored in the yard.
• Drive mobile truck cranes from the Marietta Repair Station to other projects in the Huntington District.
• Load, transport, and unload supplies and materials at District projects, including through extended overnight travel.
• Operate mobile cranes to assist the Repair Fleet.
• Operate pickup trucks, dump trucks, and other motorized equipment.
• Perform primary-level maintenance on diesel engines and light plants.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed