New job Crane Operator in Colfax, LA | 2021

Crane Operator

Company : US Department of the Army
Salary : $27.56 - $32.24 an hour

Summary of Job

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. (Note: A copy of your valid Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License must be submitted with…

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Duties

Summary

About the Position: This position is assigned to the Maintenance Section to perform crane and engineering equipment operating duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of locks and dams, pumping plants, various types of flood control projects.

Note: Colfax, LA Duty location is where ever M/V Fred Lee is Located

NOTE: This position is being announced internally under Vacancy Announcement MWGR219788439775.


Responsibilities

  • Operate crawler-type power cranes equipped with various attachments, primarily rock bucket and dirt bucket, to perform, on ground or aboard river barges
  • Operate includes diesel powered floating cranes with barge rated capacities of 300 tons on land and 200 tons on a barge with a 140 foot lattice boom crawler crane primarily on a 250 foot barge
  • Responsible for coordinating and directing lower graded employees in the sequence of operations necessary to accomplish assigned work, in the absence of the supervisor.
  • Responsible for pile driving or moving earth and other material in connection with construction and maintenance of levees, realignment of river banks and other earth construction operations.
  • Perform or direct the performance of oiling, greasing, and refueling of equipment and affixing of the proper attachments.
  • Serve as an operator of a 10 ton truck tractor and serve as an incidental motor vehicle operator.

Travel Required

75% or less - Business and travel to other duty locations is required 75 percent of the time.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

  • Job family (Series)

    5725 Crane Operating

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  • Requirements

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
    • Must possess Class A Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement. (Note: A copy of your valid Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License must be submitted with this application in order to be considered eligible for this position.)
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government operator's license.
    • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing thereafter.
    • This position has a requirement to lift 50 pound and occasionally 100 pounds, in the regular performance of duties.
    • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of approximately 75% of the time.
    • This position requires the incumbent to work in inclement weather conditions.
    • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

    Qualifications

    Who May Apply: US Citizens

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

    Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Crane Operator~ without more than normal supervision which includes operating a lattice boom friction crane and mobile hydraulic crane to pick up, position, and/or lower objects. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

    • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
    • Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
    • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
    • Operation of Motor Vehicles
    • Reliability and dependability as a Crane Operator
    • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)


    Physical Effort:
    Work requires technical control changes to maneuver the crane and load around obstructions and to position the load at the desired location. Work requires heavy effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing various levers, clutches, and brakes. Incumbent is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the crane and from the jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Work occasionally requires moving objects by hand (up to 50 pounds) such as lifting hooks and cables, changing rigging, setting outriggers, etc. Operator often works in strong currents, turbulent waters such as in front of or behind large dams where stress is a factor.

    Working Conditions:
    Work outside, mostly in cab which houses equipment controls. Crawler-type cranes are operated along river bank, and on river barges in hazardous and difficult terrain and where moving space is restricted. There is danger of overturning other equipment if heavy lifts are not made properly. Work is performed where it is frequently noisy, dirty, and where there are fumes from the motor and moving machinery. While driving vehicles you will be exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones and strained back as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles, and while performing maintenance duties. Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate clothes and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazards and its use is mandatory.

    Education

    Additional information

    • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
    • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
    • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
    • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
    • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
    • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
    • This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) position.
    • You may claim military spouse preference.
    • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
    • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
    • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
    • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
    • 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.
    • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
    • Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
    • This position is covered by the AFGE bargaining unit.
    • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

    You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

    Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

    • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
    • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
    • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance

    Not Required

    Drug test required

    Yes

    Position sensitivity and risk

    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

    Trust determination process

    Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness

  • Required Documents

    Required Documents

    The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).

    As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

    1. Your resume:

    • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
    2. Other supporting documents:
    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
    • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
    NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • Benefits

    Benefits

    A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


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  • The public

    U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


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