Rigger
Summary
Performs rigging and crane operations to install, maintain, and overhaul hydroelectric dam components, including fabricating steel structures and directing crane movements.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at McNary Dam, Umatilla, OR, a multi-purpose hydropower project, with missions that include operation/maintenance of the facility for flood control, hydroelectric power generation. Employees working at McNary and living in WA are exempt from OR state tax.
Performs rigging in the installation, maintenance and overhaul of components of hydro electric dam structure.
Operates diesel and gasoline driven motor truck and 2 ton to 30ton capacity crane, around project for general maintenance.
Determines proper method for fastening slings, hitching on loads, clamping cables and tying ropes to objects.
Fabricates and constructs crane booms, steel platforms, fish traps and movable steel trucks for moving bulky and heavy items.
Operates electrically-powered cranes from 7 1/2 to 350 ton capacity.
Uses standard hand-signals in directing movement of cranes and movement of load.