You will serve as a CRANE OPERATOR in the LIFTING & HANDLING DEPARTMENT (R200), CRANE & RIGGING OPERATIONS DIV (R220), CRANE SHOP (02A) of TRIREFFAC KINGS BAY.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. 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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A CRANE OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Experience conducting safe lifting operations with Category 1 and 2 cranes supporting routine lifts and load tests/weight tests operations. Experience making proper rigging gear selection. Experience conducting prior to use inspection of equipment and gear and attaches weight handling gear to support movement by crane or mobile material handling equipment. Experience planning, laying out, assembling, repairing, testing and installing complex weight handling gear and standing and running rigging to manufacture, test and certify rigging gear for use; and positions extremely large heavy items in congested shops and work areas ad maneuver over, under and around obstacles by tilting, dipping and turning the suspend load. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.
You will conduct the pre-use check of Category I, II and III Cranes and ensure the safe rigging of the load.
You will provide safe and effective movement of loads supported by portal, overhead electric travel and floating cranes in open and confined areas within shops and on wharves and positioning of items in exacting areas.
You will ensure the safe operation of assigned portal, overhead traveling and floating crane and performs pre-use check of the crane at the start of the shift.
You will plan, priorities and schedule all work requiring weight handling equipment testing.
You will perform operational daily checklist inspection of crane prior to operation to ensure proper functioning of crane components and equipment.
You will be responsible for responsible for the safe operation of the assigned portal, mobile, floating, or overhead traveling cranes.