CRANE OPERATOR

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: I have the ability to perform common duties of a Crane Operator as demonstrated by experience operating cranes at all boom lengths, angles, and positions up to rated capacities; performing operator maintenance and preparing an Operator’s Daily Check List; planning for safety and clearance factors; operating mobile or ship mounted cranes; determining critical lift plans; using cranes to load and unload equipment and supplies where obstructions, such as ship’s masts and antenna are in the way; ensuring clearances for load lift, movement, and placement; working in close coordination with ground personnel, such as Riggers including following hand signals, radio directions, and a load guided by a tag line; possessing knowledge of rigging standards and methods; assisting in selecting or installing rigging gear. I possess a valid state issued Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. 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 serve as a Crane Operator in the Ocean Terminal Division of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR PEARL HARBOR.