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CRANE OPERATOR LEADER

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$47.16 - $55.01

per hour

Type

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of operators and helpers on the evening shift to safely operate cranes and vehicles for handling sensitive missile equipment at a naval facility in Washington.

You'll perform hands-on crane and truck operations while supervising others and training new team members to ensure everything runs smoothly and accurately.

It's a great fit for experienced crane operators who enjoy mentoring others and working in a structured, high-stakes environment.

Key Requirements

  • Journeyman-level experience operating cranes, trucks, and forklifts
  • Proven ability to lead or supervise a team of operators and helpers
  • Knowledge of safe handling procedures for heavy equipment and missiles
  • Skills in moving large items like missiles and components with precision
  • Experience in training and instructing others on job-related tasks
  • Ability to work second shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM)
  • Meet OPM qualifications for trades and labor occupations

Full Job Description

You will serve as a CRANE OPERATOR LEADER on Second Shift (1400-2230) in the Weapons Department of Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific, Bangor, WA.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

  • You will perform journeyman level crane operator and motor vehicle operator work.
  • You will be assigned the responsibility of leader duties over a mixture of Crane Operators, Motor Vehicle Operators, Automotive Workers, and General Helpers .
  • You will operate facility cranes in support of shipment and receipt, out-load and offload, and maintenance of TRIDENT missiles, missile components, and missile support equipment.
  • You will lead Crane Operators, Motor Vehicle Operators, Kneel Down Transporter (KDT) Operators, and Helpers in carrying out instructions from the Division Head.
  • You will normally operate facility cranes of various capacities, truck cranes, and all sizes of trucks and forklifts.
  • You will move equipment, containers, missiles, and miscellaneous components with a high degree of accuracy.
  • You will perform instructor related duties including preparing lesson plans applicable to the particular requirements for each trainee.
  • You will instruct trainees in acquiring skills necessary for their job classification.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12897289-26-BAC