Crane Operator (Engineering Equipment Operator)-Direct Hire Authority

Description:

Veterans' preference does not apply to DHA recruitment

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The primary purpose of this position is to operate boom cranes at various outdoor locations where maneuverability is restricted and accuracy is critical and to operate equipment, such as graders, tractors, front-end loaders, etc. performing functions as cutting, moving, digging, grading, rolling earth, sand, stone.

Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas

• Knowledge of operation, capabilities, and capacities of boom cranes
• Knowledge of the crane's response to control changes
• Knowledge of engineering equipment, such as graders, tractors with bulldozers or angle dozer blades, frontend loaders, backhoes, trench diggers and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments
• Knowledge of the different sets of controls and operation of equipment and attachments. Skill in manipulating the controls to adjust spreaders, sprayers, posthole diggers, backhoes, moveable dozer blades and front-end loading devices
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation
• Skill in the use of clutches, levers, brakes and accelerator to raise and lower the book, to position the revolving frame and to raise and lower the hoist line with the load and to move the mobile base
• Ability to react quickly to hand and other signals from ground level personnel
• Ability To interpret instructions, specifications, etc (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Ideal Candidate: Our ideal candidate is someone with integrity who takes pride in their work, also is a TEAM player, works great with other members! Good physical stamina and strength to stand, bend, lift, and carry heavy and bulky items. Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines. Knowledge of safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.