Crane Tech II

Amentum•US-FL-Kennedy Spc Ctr1 (FL081), FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crane Tech II will support the COMET contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. COMET manages and implements ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations supporting the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. This is a collective bargaining agreement represented position. The role operates and generally maintains light and heavy equipment, including mobile hydraulic cranes, and transports materials and equipment around the installation. The employee must understand crane operation and load limits, select and secure suitable lifting devices, perform equipment safety checks, and be able to fabricate wire rope and proof-load equipment. Work is performed in accordance with NASA, OSHA, and company safety standards, both indoors and outdoors throughout the test complex. Assignments are normally eight-hour shifts for five consecutive days per week. Dependability and punctuality are required, and occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, may be needed. The position requires travel to different site areas and may require other travel, including airline travel. Applicants must be able to meet the physical, safety, citizenship or residency, background investigation, and drug-free workplace requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

High school education and three years of experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits.
Ability to interact effectively with coworkers and managers.
Ability to obtain necessary security clearances if required.
Ability to climb stairs, platforms, and ladders, work at heights, and access remote structures.
Ability to work in tight, confined spaces and tolerate extended periods of sitting or standing.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain, including paved areas, gravel, rocks, and dirt or sand.
Ability to wear hearing and eye protection, hard hats, safety boots or shoes, and other required personal protective equipment.
Dependability and punctuality; ability to work occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice.
Ability to travel to support position requirements, potentially including airline travel.
If offered a position, provide proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. legal permanent residency (Green Card).
Ability to pass a federal background investigation.
Compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing for illegal drug use for employees in sensitive positions.
Ability to complete tasks proactively, manage multiple tasks and priorities, and adapt when priorities change.
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately and work well with office staff and customer representatives.

Nice To Haves

NCCCO certification.
Class A CDL with HAZMAT.
Motor-grader experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and generally maintain light and heavy equipment powered by diesel and gasoline engines.
Understand crane quadrants of operation, read load charts, understand crane structural stability, and understand dynamic and shock loading.
Select, secure, and adjust chains, cables, slings, hooks, and other lifting and securing devices to load, unload, and balance equipment and other items moved or positioned by mobile cranes.
Perform pre- and post-operation safety checks on cranes, forklifts, aerial platforms, and related equipment.
Operate mobile hydraulic cranes.
Operate motor vehicles and take responsibility for proper loading and unloading.
Operate heavy trucks and truck-trailers of four tons and over to transport materials and equipment around the installation.
Operate ground support equipment as required for assigned work.
Fabricate wire rope and proof-load equipment.
Use computers and related peripherals to work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), record work performance and job/task notes, update logs and records, and print documents.
Travel to different areas on site and travel as needed to support position requirements.