Crane Operator - Andros Island, The Bahamas

Arcata is a technical services company supporting our nation's defense and maintaining our country's leadership in science, aeronautics, and space. Our greatest strength is our people. Together, the hard work of our staff and team members supports critical operations that make a difference and advance human achievement.

Located on the white sandy beaches of the Andros Island, a Common Wealth of the Bahamas. Atlantic Undersea Test & Evaluation Center (AUTEC) is Arcata's newest partnership. AUTEC provides research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, analysis, and assessment, and fleet support capabilities for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive undersea weapon systems, and stewards existing and emerging technologies in support of undersea warfare for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the daily safety inspection and safe operation of mobile cranes and other heavy equipment as required on the AUTEC project.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operates Navy category type 1 and 4 mobile cranes ranging in size of 20 ton to 135 ton
• Operate other heavy construction equipment as assigned
• Interprets load charts and plans all lifts for material, range user and government equipment being moved
• Anticipate, preplan, coordinate and complete all crane work in an efficient manner of operational requirements
• Perform routine operator maintenance and housekeeping work activities such as ensuring work areas are clean and equipment storage is completed in an efficient manner to ensure personnel safety
• Obtain and keep current all certifications and licenses for crane and heavy equipment
• Be able to function on a varying schedule
• Performs set up and crane operations according to NAVFAC P307 guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must acquire a NCCCO certificate within one year. Successfully satisfy all applicable International regulatory body and operator certification and/or Navy license/document requirements. Knowledge of NAVFAC P307 preferred.

Experience:

• Provide proof of at least 4 years heavy equipment operation to include forklifts, loaders, IT's telehandlers, backhoes and semi tractors.
• 10 years of routine mobile crane operation required; 130-ton RT and 60,000 lb. stinger preferred.

Security Clearance: Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain the required government security clearance

Special Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Mobility on sand and rough terrain to supervise activities
• Must be able to carry objects up to 75 pounds
• Work in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Work extended hours when required
• Travel to remote sites, if required
• Respond to off-hour call-ins when required
• Normal work schedule is 0730 to 1630, Monday through Friday
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, to support various test schedules
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to reside unaccompanied in a remote location with limited medical facilities
• Valid passport and Driver's license required