Crane Operator

• Operate a variety of boom cranes in restricted outdoor locations where accuracy is critical, including truck-mounted, pedestal-mounted, and a permanently placed 75-ton stiff-leg derrick (with a 45-foot mast and 90-foot boom).
• Execute high-precision lifts, including "blind lifts" up to 60 feet and lifts near equipment capacity, requiring extreme care, "feel," and close coordination with rigging crews via hand signals or radio.
• Perform precise load placements to load/unload trucks and floating equipment, place/remove lock maintenance materials, and dry-dock boats and barges.
• Perform rigging using manila rope and steel cables (including splicing and repairs) and conduct routine preventative maintenance and safety inspections on cranes and associated equipment.
• As a Journeyman Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic you will:
• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and overhaul complex machinery and interlocking systems, including electrically and hydraulically operated miter gates, tainter gates, valves, and high-pressure hydraulic systems (up to 2500 psi).
• Inspect, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical switch gear, limit switches, control panels, selsyn circuits, large horsepower motors, and temporary bypass circuits using electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and rebuild diesel/gasoline engines and auxiliary equipment, such as standby generators, air compressors, bulkhead hoists, and heavy mobile equipment.

• As a Crane Operator you will:
• Operate a variety of boom cranes in restricted outdoor locations where accuracy is critical, including truck-mounted, pedestal-mounted, and a permanently placed 75-ton stiff-leg derrick (with a 45-foot mast and 90-foot boom).
• Execute high-precision lifts, including "blind lifts" up to 60 feet and lifts near equipment capacity, requiring extreme care, "feel," and close coordination with rigging crews via hand signals or radio.
• Perform precise load placements to load/unload trucks and floating equipment, place/remove lock maintenance materials, and dry-dock boats and barges.
• Perform rigging using manila rope and steel cables (including splicing and repairs) and conduct routine preventative maintenance and safety inspections on cranes and associated equipment.
• As a Journeyman Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic you will:
• Diagnose, maintain, repair, and overhaul complex machinery and interlocking systems, including electrically and hydraulically operated miter gates, tainter gates, valves, and high-pressure hydraulic systems (up to 2500 psi).
• Inspect, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical switch gear, limit switches, control panels, selsyn circuits, large horsepower motors, and temporary bypass circuits using electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and rebuild diesel/gasoline engines and auxiliary equipment, such as standby generators, air compressors, bulkhead hoists, and heavy mobile equipment.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required.
• This is a random drug testing position subject to the Army Substance Abuse Program (AR 600-85 and G-1 memo dtd 27 Sep 2011).
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Participation in the Medical Surveillance Program required.
• May be called to perform work in an emergency situation 24 hours a day.
• Possess a current National Crane Operator Category 1 Certification (e.g., NCCCO or OECP).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic;…