Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op)

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a WG - 5334-10,Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NEW ORLEANS in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience.

Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: - Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

- Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN-OUT) - Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) - Ability to Use and Maintain general mechanics tools and various tools, equipment, and measuring devices - Knowledge of Materials - Troubleshooting and repair of both shipboard and material handling engines and equipment.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

You will serve as a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op) and be responsible for removing machinery from boats, ships, or stations for repairs or modification.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Operating boom cranes of varying sizes (20-ton with 70-foot boom, 25 ton with 72- foot boom, 35-ton with 136- foot boom, 45-ton with 60-foot boom, etc.).

Inspects equipment and reports defects.

Transporting a variety of loads including buoys, small boats, wood and steel pilings, vessel masts, booms, crane sections, engines, and heavy equipment and machines.

Lifts personnel in a man lift safety basket to perform Performing refueling and routine maintenance of equipment, including oil and filter changes, tire repairs, and chassis and wire rope lubrication.

Starting equipment and checks all gauges and meters. Operating gasoline and diesel- powered forklifts with maximum lifting capacities to 25 tons and 18 feet.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prepare sketches, reports, and diagrams, and follow manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.