Crane Operator

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The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.


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Position Location

This union represented position is located at NASA/White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Job Overview

This union represented position will provide crane operation for construction and/or facility maintenance operations in the Construction, Maintenance, and Operations section of the White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Facilities Department.

CBA Hourly Rate: $45.48 plus .31 COLA.


Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Primary duties include crane operations for a wide variety of work supporting NASA/WSTF and other associated government agencies on site and external locations.
• Perform all duties of the Heavy Equipment Operator classification as stated when not performing Crane Operator functions.
• Applies working technical knowledge with a thorough understanding of all phases of crane operation, which may include quadrant of operation, load charts, crane structural/stability limits, shock loading, boom deflections, and other applicable areas.
• Understanding of construction drawings and/or sketches including interpretation of specifications.
• Must have thorough working knowledge of standard OSHA mobile crane signals.
• May guide crane operator training activities for other licensed Crane Operators in Training.
• Document completed work and submit work orders for review.
• Complete timecard daily with proper pay and charge codes.
• Comply with all WSTF Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards associated with craft specific tasks and general WSTF operations.
• Perform and document pre-task planning including recognition of hazards, mitigation, use of PPE, and safe working practices. Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the appropriate tasks.
• Clean and maintain work areas, workshop, and work truck.
• Work overtime, pre-shift overtime, rotating shift, odd-workweek, and holidays as needed and as outlined in the CBA.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
• Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing quality and timely support services.
• Position requires routine outdoor work in a desert environment.
• Ability to work in all environmental conditions is required.
• Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities due to operational requirements.
• Will work under the direction of a manager and supervisor.
• Must be able to perform duties consistent with this classification with very limited supervisor and/or direction.
• Must keep management and Lifting Device Equipment Manager (LDEM) updated on crane/lift related matters.
• Must be able to performs tasks working as a member of a team with other classifications and provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Indirect supervision may be required to ensure safety of all employees and equipment.
• Impact on cost of operations and equipment.
• Work must be performed efficiently, safely, and to the required standard.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current NCCCO or OSHA 1926, Subpar CC (WM SAF-0002 Ch.10 Part 10.4.10) approved Crane Operator license or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of documented experience in crane operations and current Crane Operator license.
• Crane qualifications will be approved by NASA Lifting Devices Equipment Manager (LDEM).
• Valid commercial driver license A with Hazardous Materials endorsement; (CDL-A HazMat) with an acceptable driving record.
• US citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required clearance level.
• Meet requirements for certification as specified in the White Sands Training Database, SATERN, and other applicable training forms.
• Once established, must maintain all certifications referenced in the applicable Form 544 to remain qualified in this classification.
• Must pass a physical examination as determined by the WSTF physical examination requirements identified for this job classification.
• Must have demonstrated ability to use basic Microsoft (MS) Office products including, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and
• Outlook as well as other applicable computer programs/systems.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily on-site at the WSTF campus; may include occasional travel to other NASA centers or technical workshops.
• Exposure to industrial environments including high-pressure systems, cryogenics, and hazardous testing conditions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas.
• Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods and working on elevated platforms.
• Ability to travel around the facility, often in rough terrain, as well as climbing ladders,
  walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility, must be able to quickly evacuate building in the event of an emergency.
• Sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs, and ability access remote structures.
• Must be able to regularly lift at least 40 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently climb ladders and flights of stairs on a regular basis.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.