About This Position
This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 3, 2025. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job.
Qualifications
To qualify for Rigger (Crane Operator), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Rigger (Crane Operator) without more than normal supervision (SOE): perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as: following directions from journeyman rigger while operating material handling equipment (MHE) such as fork lifts; taking directions from journeyman rigger; performing minor preventive maintenance (PM) on IPE and rigging equipment such as jacks and steel rollers. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort: Frequently lifts and carries moderately heavy objects such as cables, chain falls, and jacks. Reaches, bends, stoops, pushes, pulls, walks, climbs, and uses full body weight in assembling/maneuvering rigging configurations. Works in cramped and awkward positions while installing rigging in confined areas. Uses entire body weight to push or pull suspended loads while moving objects into the required positions. Stands and walks for prolonged periods. Working Conditions: Works both indoors and outdoors under all weather conditions. Exposed to cuts, bruises, broken bones, falls and serious injury from components and equipment handled, as well as lifting and handling gear. Frequently works in confined quarters and at extreme heights where risks of the above injuries are greatly increased. Required to wear safety equipment such as hard hat, steel toe safety shoes and gloves when working under cranes and suspended load. Also required to wear eye and hearing protection when working in areas designated as hazardous. Performs CONUS and OCONUS TDY assignments.
Major Duties
If selected at the WG-08 level, the below responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.
Provides rigging and crane support for the organization which has as its primary mission the repair, rebuild, and manufacture of machine tools and industrial plant equipment.
Designs, organizes, assembles, repairs and installs complex lifting and handling configurations used to move machine tools, industrial equipment and their heavy components.
In addition to cranes, uses combinations of snatch blocks, chain falls, come-along, dynamometers, tackle blocks, gin poles, coffin hoists, hydraulic jacks and steel rollers to install/remove components in critically fitting shipping storage frames.
Moves expensive, large and heavy objects through doors and down aisles where tolerances are extremely tight.
Operates bridge cranes of 5 to 10 ton capacity and material handling equipment up to 87,000 pounds capacity.
Performs mechanical duties, under close supervision of journeymen mechanics, to include the disassembly/assembly of minor machine sub-components.
Provides rigging and crane support for the organization which has as its primary mission the repair, rebuild, and manufacture of machine tools and industrial plant equipment.
Designs, organizes, assembles, repairs and installs complex lifting and handling configurations used to move machine tools, industrial equipment and their heavy components.
In addition to cranes, uses combinations of snatch blocks, chain falls, come-along, dynamometers, tackle blocks, gin poles, coffin hoists, hydraulic jacks and steel rollers to install/remove components in critically fitting shipping storage frames.
Moves expensive, large and heavy objects through doors and down aisles where tolerances are extremely tight.
Operates bridge cranes of 5 to 10 ton capacity and material handling equipment up to 87,000 pounds capacity.
Performs mechanical duties, under close supervision of journeymen mechanics, to include the disassembly/assembly of minor machine sub-components.
Education
Education may not be used in lieu of experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Open-Continuous Cut-off Information: An initial cut-off date of November 3, 2025 will be used to evaluate candidates for the initial available vacancies. Any application received after the initial cut-off date will only be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date. If additional vacancies are received after the initial cut-off date, ALL applicants that have applied will be evaluated/re-evaluated and ranked as stated within the Evaluation statement in the announcement. Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Additional Information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration for the initial cut-off date, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) of that established date. All applications received thereafter, will be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date in which additional cut-off dates will be established. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12816491.
Required Documents
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g. tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application. Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Rigger (Crane Operator) (3 Month Register) position at Defense Logistics Agency?
The salary range for this position is $25 - $33/hr. This is a WG-8/10 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Rigger (Crane Operator) (3 Month Register) job located?
This position is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To qualify for Rigger (Crane Operator), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and ...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 15, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does WG-8/10 mean?
WG-8/10 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.