Crane Operator 07 - (26-RR-810500-010)

CRANE OPERATOR

DC Water Job Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Crane Operator

Job Code:

S0141

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date:

10/21/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Union

Department Name and Division:

Resource Recovery-Central Administration, Operations

Salary Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code:

810500

Grade:

RW07

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Foreman, Biosolids

EEO Code:

Skilled Craft Workers

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia . We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Crane Operator is responsible for operating an overhead bridge bucket crane.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Operates overhead bridge bucket crane in DSLF and TDPS to load material into trucks.

- Assures that loads do not exceed the overall rated lifting capacity of the crane and that they are properly secured and balanced before lifting.

- Checks the crane controls and movements for proper functioning before beginning work and reports any defects to the Foreman.

- Performs required preventive maintenance on crane and equipment as directed.

- Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations, including the daily inspection checklist.

- Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

- Performs work area cleanup, as necessary, including in the truck lanes during and after loading.

- Works weekend shifts as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with coworkers in the department and with truck drivers hauling biosolids and/or sludge from the Blue Plains Plant.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

- One (1) year of related overhead crane operation experience.

- Thorough knowledge on the operation of an overhead crane.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Required Skills:

- Skill in operating the levers to control the movement of the crane.

- Must have good eye and hand coordination.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

- Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

- Subject to noise, vibration, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water :

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities.”

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .