PORT CRANE TECHNICIAN 1, 2, 3, or 4 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4834132) Apply  PORT CRANE TECHNICIAN 1, 2, 3, or 4 Salary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number PNO-880-021425-AP Department Port of New Orleans Port Commission Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information PNO-880-021425-AP As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an (Port Crane Technician 1, Port Crane Technician 2, Port Crane Technician 3, or Port Crane Technician 4) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. Starting salary depends upon qualifications: $24.10/hr. to $44.23/hr. *VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR $2.31/hr. PREMIUM PAY* Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked. Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits: + Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Life Insurance options + Long Term Disability Plan + State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program + Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match + Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave + Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building + Ship Shape Wellness Program No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For further information about this vacancy contact: Ashanti Perkins Port of New Orleans / Human Resources P.O. Box 60046 New Orleans, LA 70160 504-528-3274 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience or training in the installation, maintenance, or repair of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic systems in either a commercial or industrial setting; OR One year of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of computer-driven heavy equipment. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: New employees must be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC). Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To train in the maintenance, testing, and repair of computer-driven cranes used for loading and/or unloading ships. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct from a Port Crane Supervisor; functional from higher-level Port Crane Technicians as needed. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all Ports; other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Port Crane Technician 2 by the absence of experienced-level responsibility for troubleshooting and maintenance tasks of computer-driven port cranes. Examples of Work Port Crane Technician Description of Duties: This position serves in the crane department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division and reports directly to the Port Crane Supervisors. This position serves as a Port of New Orleans, Port Crane Technician in container crane operations and maintenance as part of the Planning and Facilities Crane department. This position is part of a career progression group. Port Crane Tech 1: Entry Level Differs from Port Crane Technician 2 by the absence of independent responsibility for troubleshooting and maintenance tasks of computer riven container cranes. Port Crane Tech 2: Experienced Differs from Port Crane Technician 3 by the absence of advanced level troubleshooting duties. Port Crane Tech 3: Advanced Differs from Port Crane Technician 2 by the presence of advanced troubleshooting duties. Differs from Port Crane Technician 4 by the absence of crew leadership responsibilities. Port Crane Tech 4: Advanced Differs from Port Crane Technician 3 by the presence of crew leadership responsibilities. Differs from Port Crane Technician Supervisor by the absence of direct supervision responsibilities. This position participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening throughout the year. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Louisiana’s Driver’s License, Class E and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment required to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the use of UHF radio, which requires proper radio etiquette. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cellphone, two-way communication device, computer, and e-mail to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise 10% Port Crane Operation for setup / Maintenance / Testing: Incumbent is responsible for the safe operation of the container during all setups for incoming berthing of ships, maintenance, and testing functions. 60% Port Crane Electrical Repairs: Incumbent is responsible for performing all electrical maintenance on the Port’s shup to shore container cranes and rubber tire gantry cranes. This includes, but is not limited to inspection, testing, routine maintenance, periodic maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs and replacement (all or in part) to all electrical systems. This includes, but is not limited to complex electrical / electronic systems, computer programs, programmable logic controllers, GE DC 2000 / Cutler Hammer GH 95 / Mitsubishi drive systems, Allen Bradley / Siemenns programmable logic controllers, Heavy industrial / solid state / analog and digital / variable and single speed static and dynamic controlled systems, Ethernet cables, Fiber optic cables, electronic cards, motor starters, coaxial cables, proximity limit switches, circuit breakers, bus interfaces and reversing contractors. Incumbent uses manuals, schematics, and diagrams for inspection and troubleshooting. Uses standard tools such as volt meters, WATT meters, and related equipment. Utilizes lap top computer to interface communications with spreader bars and other equipment. Incumbent may be required to assist and/or monitor specializes contractors performing repairs to Port equipment. 20%Port Crane Mechanical and Hydraulic Repairs: Incumbent is responsible for performing all mechanical and hydraulic maintenance on the Port’s ship to shore container cranes and rubber tire gantry cranes. This includes, but is not limited to inspection, testing, routine, periodic, and preventative maintenance, repairs and replacement (in part or all) to all mechanical and hydraulic systems. This includes, but is not limited to greasing / lubricating all moving parts and equipment as required, maintaining and repairing structural components of container cranes, spreader bars, open and closed gear boxes, changing of large industrial wire ropes, installation of bearing, rollers, and sheaves, maintenance and repair of large diesel engines and maintenance and repair of multi-function hydraulic control units and systems. Incumbent may be required to assist and/or monitor specialized contractors performing repairs to the gangways. 5%General Crane Department Facility Maintenance: The incumbent is required to assist other maintenance forces in the general upkeep of the Crane and RTG maintenance facilities as directed by the supervisor. 5%Other Duties, Including Emergency Support: Incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of Crane Maintenance Department and/or Port Maintenance Division. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Have you included ALL of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application. + Yes + No 02 Are you currently an employee of the Port of New Orleans? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email