Purpose and Scope:

Operate cranes and other heavy equipment on a military installation. This position is in support of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) and is located at Ascension Island Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF).

Essential Responsibilities:           

• Abide by crane lift plans for all hazardous, mission essential equipment, and items requiring dual crane lifts.
• Excavate, load, or move and distribute dirt, gravel, or other materials.
• Excavate or stockpile material on roads, drill pads, event sites, and construction sites.
• Assures that machinery is maintained properly, and fluid levels are adequate.
• Operator may read and interpret grade and slope stakes and simple plans, and may grease, adjust and make minor emergency repairs to equipment.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of recent heavy equipment experience
• Must be crane certified IAW 29 CFR 1926.1427
• High school diploma or equivalent training & experience.
• Ability to read and write English is required.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment. 
• Candidate should be other country national (OCN) or local national (LN).
• Possess a valid driver’s license. passport from their country have ability to obtain a work visa. 
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Able to stand for long periods of time such as eight (8) to ten (10) hours, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies.
• Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds.
• This position will be exposed to products of fire to include heat, smoke, toxic fumes, and gasses.
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. 
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions. 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

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