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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Deck Equipment Operator (Leader)

Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$33.32/hr - $38.92/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Deck Equipment Operator (Leader) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Wilmington, NC. The role involves operating and maintaining cranes for the repair of waterways and structures, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs crane operating duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of waterways and waterway structures. Skill in the use of clutches, levers, brakes, and accelerator to raise, lower, and swing the booms and loads

Inspect hoisting cables, oils and cleans hoisting gears sheaves and hoisting cable

Performs maintenance of crane and crane equipment

Operates crane with awareness of lifting capacity of crane operated at various boom lengths and angles, ability to estimate or obtain weights of the load to be lifted to ensure that the lifting capacity of the crane is not exceeded

Skilled in operating from hand signals and radio communications when loads are behind obstructions and not visible to the operator

Work on banks of channels and waterways securing cables, slings, and grapples around trees, logs, pilings, and other objects for lifting, loading aboard vessel, and off-loading in designated areas

Performs maintenance of crane and all crane equipment onboard. Inspects crane prior to use

Assists deck crew with deckhand responsibilities while vessel is underway

Qualification

Crane Operators LicenseAble Bodied Seaman's certificateSTCW certificationTWIC credentialsHydraulic power unitsMetal weldingWatercraft maintenanceTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Must possess an Able Bodied Seaman's certificate issued by the U.S. Coast Guard

Must hold and maintain a Crane Operators License for a 140-ton crane

Must possess and maintain Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) from the US Coast Guard

Must possess and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

Employee must be licensed by Corps of Engineers to operate motorboat of 26 feet or less within 6 months of appointment

Must maintain license to perform duties of position

Employee must obtain and maintain a valid State Driver's License

Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance Program

This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program

Employee must obtain and maintain a government passport within 6 months of employment

Employee is required to know and comply with all applicable safety regulations and requirements to prevent undue wear and damage to equipment operated and avoid injury to self and to other personnel

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Incentive such as Superior Qualifications, Relocation, Recruitment, Credit for Non-Federal & Uniform Service, and Student Loan Repayment may be authorized if found to be in government best interest by the organization.