CRANE OPERATOR
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Posted: February 11, 2026 (2 days ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Seal Beach, California
Salary
$52.29 - $61.01
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This job involves leading a team of crane operators at a naval facility in California, handling the safe movement, storage, and shipping of explosives and heavy military equipment using cranes.
It requires strong leadership to coordinate crews, ensure safety during complex lifts, and assist with administrative tasks like tracking certifications and timekeeping.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on crane experience in high-risk environments, proven supervisory skills, and a focus on safety protocols.
You will serve as a CRANE OPERATOR LEADER in the NAVAL MUNITIONS COMMAND CONUS WEST DIVISION of NMC CWD DET SEAL BEACH.
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:
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