SMALL CRAFT OPERATOR

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Small Craft Operator without more than normal supervision.

Operating a motorboat (14'to 600' in length) for the purpose of conducting hydro graphic surveys of navigable rivers. Operating a motorboat or vessel in conducting before-dredging soundings of rivers or in connection with marking dredge cuts for the Dredge and for after dredging soundings. Operating a vessel within narrow limits in eddies and fast water. Making minor repairs and adjustments to the engine and other parts of the vessel.

Filling boat with gas, water and oil. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Works around moving machinery and floating plant. Physical exertion is required in lifting heavy parts, loading and unloading supplies and equipment. Continuous standing, walking and stooping are required. Since work is over water, there is danger of drowning, although workers are required to wear the correct Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).

Operates a motorboat in conducting before-dredging soundings of rivers or in connection with marking dredge cuts for the Dredge and for after dredging soundings.,Maintains a constant rate of speed on definite ranges between, shorelines, regardless of fast or slow current. Holds boat within narrow limits in eddies and fast water.,Transports personnel, supplies and equipment to and from site of operations.,Helps load and unload supplies and equipment.

Helps assist the deck crew with placement of buoys, pipeline floats and no wake signs.,Responsible for keeping boat and engine clean and in operating condition. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to the engine and other parts of the vessel.,May be called upon to assist with Pilot duties on occasion.