Crane Technician II

Crane Technician II

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Responsibilities

• Be able to operate and generally maintain all types of light and heavy equipment, both diesel and gasoline engines.
• Must know quadrant of operation, read / load charts, know the structural / stability of all cranes and know the dynamic and shock loading of cranes.
• 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, Aerial Platforms etc., before and after operations.
• Operate Mobile Hydraulic cranes. Operate motor vehicles with responsibility for proper loading and unloading. May operate heavy trucks and truck-trailers (4-ton and over) to transport materials and equipment to various areas within the installation.
• Operate ground support equipment as required to accomplish work assignment.
• Ability to fabricate wire rope and proof load equipment.

Qualifications - External

High School Diploma or equivalent and technical training in the applicable area and three years related experience. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. NCCCO preferred and Class A CDL with hazmat. Effective verbal and written communicate skills. Analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to hold the necessary security clearances. Ability to obtain and maintain valid certifications, licenses, and permits, as required for performance of assigned tasks. Requires the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and managers.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Equipment and Machines

Attendance

Other Essential Functions

Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities