SCOPE OF WORK:

Independently operate all mobile cranes, to include friction cranes, and forklifts of 50,000 pounds capacity.  Operate tug/transporter combinations and tug/semi-trailer combinations.  Perform any work assigned to the employees in the classification.  Perform work in other classifications when incidental but necessary to accomplish work assignment.

Performs duties in compliance with Federal, State, local, NASA and Air Force laws and regulations and requirements and KSC/CCAFS energy management conservation regulations, collective bargaining agreements, security, safety, hurricane and other specialized programs or contractual requirements relating to the business of the section, working within the limits of established policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Operate other heavy equipment such as crane carriers, Hi-Rangers, man lift platforms, hydraulic lifts, spider stagings, converter dollies, cargo lift trailers, and tractor/trailers.
• Select, secure and adjust suitable chains, cables, slings, hooks and other lifting and securing devices to properly load/unload and balance a variety of equipment, and other items being moved or positioned by mobile cranes.
• Safety check cranes, forklifts, Hi-Rangers, etc., before and after operations.
• Check handling equipment for conformance to applicable documents and safety regulations.
• Work with blueprints, schematics and documents.
• Perform fabrication of wire, rope slings and sling assemblies.
• Operate proof load test shop equipment to accomplish work assignment.
• Operate ground support equipment, as required, to accomplish work assignment.
• Determine and calculate crane capacities at any given radius.
• Maintain logs and records, as required.
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to operate and service various rotating equipment
• Work with computers
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team- oriented environment
• Must maintain security clearance, area permit(s), licenses, certifications, etc. required for performance of assigned tasks.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Performs other related and/or associated duties as required.
• This classification may include managing hazardous materials or other environmental responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently lift-up to 30 pounds from ground level
• Walk up to six hours per day
• Bend, kneel, stoop up to six hours per day
• Work overhead with up to a minimum of a 20-pound load
• Work at heights
• Push / pull up to 25 pounds frequently throughout the day
• Walk up/down stairs frequently
• Stand up to six hours per day
• Climb ladders and scaffolding
• Wear PPE gear six hours continuously (steel toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hard       hat, gloves)
• Tolerate in and outdoor extreme cold, heat and humid conditions 

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent with specialized training from a vocational, community college, military or accredited institution.
• Five years recent experience in the operation of multiple types of mobile cranes to include friction and hydraulic cranes.
• Must possess a class A CDL with hazardous material endorsement. 
• Must be able to acquire and maintain OSHA physical requirements and pass performance skills test. 
• Must be capable of operating various types of cranes with capacities from 7 ½ ton to 250 tons, operate wreckers, aerial lifts, fork lifts, and aircraft ground moving equipment, as well as conducting pre-operational checks, and operational checks and post-operational checks. 
• Must be capable of rigging various loads ranging from general cargo to multimillion dollar one of a kind flight hardware. 
• Must be capable of handling emergency situations and take corrective actions as required. 
• Must be able to coordinate the people and equipment necessary to perform a hazardous lifting operation as well as give direction to ground crews. 
• Must be able to perform proof load testing of various equipment, rigging and hardware adapters. 
• Must be able to maintain certification on all equipment that is operated.

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