Crane Operator.

Defense Logistics Agency; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Warner Robins, GA, seeks a skilled operator to manage loading/unloading of heavy equipment at the Distribution Center. The role involves operating heavy cranes up to 150 tons, inspecting rigging for safety, and ensuring proper installation and load testing to prevent capacity violations.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, capable of obtaining necessary licenses (MHE, state driver), and willing to work shifts within Warner Robins.

Qualifications

• Experience with loading/unloading heavy equipment and coordinating with cranes.
• Ability to inspect riggings and report safety deficiencies.
• Valid state driver's license and MHE license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload heavy equipment at the Distribution Center.
• Operate and maintain heavy mobile and gantry cranes up to 150-ton capacity.
• Inspect cranes and riggings for safety and report deficiencies.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment handling

Tools

DSS

Job description

• Responsible for a variety of tasks in connection with the physical loading and unloading of heavy equipment/ wheeled and tracked vehicles at a Distribution Center.
• Operates and performs maintenance on heavy mobile, stationary, and gantry cranes up to 150 ton capacity.
• Inspects cranes and riggings for safety and maintenance problems. Reports deficiencies which are beyond operator capability to repair.
• Installs and uses various jibs, booms, and riggings to accommodate the required lift.
• Performs load tests at various boom angles and ensures crane capacity at different angles is not exceeded.
• Performs rigging duties in fabrication, selections, installation and use of cables, ropes, chains, and other weight handling equipment used to lift, move, and position heavy loads.
• Secures a variety of heavy material, pre-blocked flat racks and trucks prior to loading, clamps or straps loaded material, cuts blocks, wedges, and parts for wooded bracing, and builds temporary decking, bulkheads, and cribbing around items.
• Operates commercial and tactical vehicles of all classes and design.
• Inputs and updates data into the Distribution Standard System (DSS).

Duties

• Responsible for a variety of tasks in connection with the physical loading and unloading of heavy equipment/ wheeled and tracked vehicles at a Distribution Center.
• Operates and performs maintenance on heavy mobile, stationary, and gantry cranes up to 150 ton capacity.
• Inspects cranes and riggings for safety and maintenance problems. Reports deficiencies which are beyond operator capability to repair.
• Installs and uses various jibs, booms, and riggings to accommodate the required lift.
• Performs load tests at various boom angles and ensures crane capacity at different angles is not exceeded.
• Performs rigging duties in fabrication, selections, installation and use of cables, ropes, chains, and other weight handling equipment used to lift, move, and position heavy loads.
• Secures a variety of heavy material, pre-blocked flat racks and trucks prior to loading, clamps or straps loaded material, cuts blocks, wedges, and parts for wooded bracing, and builds temporary decking, bulkheads, and cribbing around items.
• Operates commercial and tactical vehicles of all classes and design.
• Inputs and updates data into the Distribution Standard System (DSS).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate government vehicles. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid MHE license.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen‑out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Effort

Exposed to extremely loud noise of diesel engines and muscle cramps/strain from long periods of operating cranes and other heavy equipment. Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Frequently lifts and carries supplies, materials and equipment that weigh up to 70 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within both inside and outside working areas. May work in areas that are hot, cold, damp, drafty or poorly lighted. May work in bad weather in such areas as open docks or storage yards. The work may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. May be exposed to cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls from ladders, or injury from mechanical conveyor systems or other material handling equipment. Hearing, eye, head, and foot protection is required.

Additional Information

• 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.
• 1194).

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Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six‑month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal

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