HARBOR CRANE OPERATOR

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old-world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Harbor Crane Operator is responsible for loading and unloading ships and railroad cars at the Port Milwaukee facility, using cranes of various kinds and capacities.

Crane Operation        

• Operate electric, hydraulic, diesel electric or diesel-powered gantry, locomotive, truck, still-leg and crawler cranes with capacities of 35 to 300 tons.         
• Using hook block of different capacities, magnets, buckets, grapples or automated container racks, load cargo into and out of vessels and barges and to railroad cars and trucks.         
• Rig cranes for various types of work and perform required inspection, maintenance, and repairs; schedule and perform required inspections of cranes.         
• Repair and maintain all Port cranes; assist in the major maintenance of cranes with outside vendors.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Harbor Crane Operator must be willing and able to do the following:         

• Be available for emergency and overtime work at any hour, for prolonged periods, seven days a week.         
• Meet physical qualifications and requirements under OSHA Regulations (1917.27(2)).         
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds of equipment/material alone and more with assistance.         
• Climb several stories on outside ladders to reach the control rooms of cranes.        
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).         
• Work in inclement weather for extended periods of time.

1. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment.       
2. Wisconsin Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six months of appointment.      
3. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within six months of employment with the Port.

NOTE: To obtain a TWIC, an individual must provide biographic and biometric information such as fingerprints, sit for a digital photograph, and successfully pass a security threat assessment conducted by TSA. To learn more, visit http://www.tsa.gov

• Experience as a crane operator.         
• Experience as a heavy equipment operator.         
• Certified Crane Operator (C.C.O) Certification.

Technical        

• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems on heavy equipment/cranes.         
• Knowledge of transmissions.        
• Knowledge of job-related tools, materials and methods.        
• Knowledge of cranes and related equipment, including gantry, truck crawler, and stiff-leg type cranes.         
• Knowledge of cranes with different power plants, including electric, hydraulic, straight diesel, and diesel-electric types.         
• Knowledge of various cargo-handling equipment, including hook blocks, magnets, buckets, grapples, and automated container racks.         
• Knowledge of crane signals for cargo handling.         
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices and ability to perform all duties in a safe manner.         
• Skill in operating cranes with capacities from 70 to 300 tons.         
• Skill in rigging cranes for various types of work.         
• Skill in inspection, repair, and maintenance of various types of cranes.         
• Ability to maintain and repair heavy equipment.        
• Ability to load and unload cargo from ships, barges, railroad cars, and trucks.

Communication and Interpersonal        

• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and managers to ensure that tasks and work assignments get accomplished.         
• Ability to interact effectively with contractors, consultants, fellow employees, and the public.         
• Customer service knowledge and skills to serve the public in a positive manner.         
• Ability to work as part of a team.                  
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with others whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Critical Thinking and Professionalism         

• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.         
• Ability to plan and accomplish work within deadlines; ability to maintain accurate, detailed records.         
• Honesty and integrity.  

The current starting salary (PG 8QN) is $62,931-$68,583 and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $64,819-$70,640. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinance.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:        

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan         
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan         
• Health and Dental Insurance         
• Comprehensive Wellness Program         
• Onsite Clinic Services        
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program         
• Alternative Work Schedules         
• Long Term Disability Insurance         
• Group Life Insurance        
• Tuition Benefits        
• Paid Vacation        
• 11 Paid Holidays         
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves         
• Flexible Spending Arrangement        
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after Friday, August 27, 2021. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:         

• Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.           
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.         
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.