CRANE OPERATOR

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is for a Crane Operator, XF-5725-13 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock, Operations Division, McClellan-Kerr Project Office. Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Duties

• Independently responsible for the technical and safe operation of equipment when carrying put work assignments.
• Serve as the primary operator of a large barge mounted crane (285-ton capacity, and 200-foot boom) required in the maintenance and repair of navigation locks and dams and the navigation channel on the McClelland-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.
• During 24-hour operations, is responsible for passing on instruction to other shift operators of the crane to assure continuity and safety of operations and proper operations and maintenance of the equipment.
• Maneuverability of the crane is highly restricted and accuracy is very critical in most of the operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) CRANE OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. This includes moving large, heavy, and/or awkward loads where the crane is near its lifting capacity with the operator relying upon feel alone. Efficient in operating a crane at or near the crane's lifting capacity to pick up, position, and lower objects on a floating plant; using a crane to construct, maintain or repair navigation locks and dams or similar infrastructure (i.e. bridges, buildings, etc); Performing preventative maintenance on cranes on a floating plant - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT Majority of work requires moderate to heavy physical effort in the manipulation of the equipment controls and involves standing, pulling, bending, stooping, and sitting. Is subject to strain caused by the crane's vibrations plus the jerking and jolting motions from the loads. The adverse conditions are compounded by the fact that the crane barge is subject to both lateral and vertical movements due to wind, currents, and surging of the water level. On occasion, may be required to lift and carry items or materials in weighing in excess of 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Working Conditions: Subject to hazards of moving machinery, swinging loads, overturning and breaking of cables. Performs work under changing weather conditions. Normally works in close proximity to workmen on the ground or deck of plant. Is exposed to noise, heat, dust, dirt, grease and fumes from machinery. There is some danger in walking on wet decks and falling overboard.

Education

No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position. Applicants must meet the Screen Out Element for further consideration.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/23/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13060930). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.