Crane Technician II

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA’s vision and make it reality. That’s what we do every day.

• Operate and generally maintain all types of light and heavy equipment, both diesel and gasoline engine powered.
• Know the quadrant of operation, read load charts, understand the structural stability of all cranes and the dynamic and shock loading of cranes.
• Select, secure and adjust suitable chains, cables, slings, hooks and other lifting and securing devices to properly load, unload and balance a variety of equipment and other items being moved or positioned by mobile cranes.
• Perform safety checks on cranes, forklifts, aerial platforms etc., before and after operations.
• Operate mobile hydraulic cranes.
• Operate motor vehicles with responsibility for proper loading and unloading.
• Operate heavy trucks and truck‑trailers (4‑ton and over) to transport materials and equipment to various areas on the installation.
• Operate ground support equipment as required to accomplish work assignments.
• Fabricate wire rope and proof‑load equipment.

• High School education + 3 years of experience.
• NCCCO and Class A CDL with HAZMAT preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to hold the necessary security clearances.
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid certifications, licenses, and permits as required for performance of assigned tasks.
• Effective interaction with co‑workers and managers.

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for troubleshooting.
• Required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.
• Cranes and other heavy equipment such as crane carriers, Hi‑Rangers, man‑lift platforms, hydraulic lifts, spider staging, converter dollies, cargo lift trailers, and tractor/trailers. Motor‑grader experience desirable.
• Utilize personal computers and related computer peripheral equipment to work in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), record work performance and job/task notes, update logs and records, and print documents.
• Scanner, copy machine, telephone, laser printer, fax machine and other office equipment as required.

• Full‑time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Shift work may be required.

• Accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbally.
• Travel to support position requirements, including airline travel to customer location.
• Accommodations can be made for POV if necessary.
• Appropriate grooming and dress that does not impose a safety risk to the employee or others.
• Comply with all “drug‑free…