Job Description
This role is for a Rigging Work (Forklift Operator) within the Department of the Navy, based at Detail Loma Complicated in San Diego, California.
You’ll assist journeyman Riggers in setting up hoisting and pulling gear for lifting, moving, and positioning hefty loads.
Work involves fabricating, installing, and repairing standing and running rigging, wire and fiber rope items such as slings, towing bridles, nets, and other ship and boat rigging.
You’ll also tackle test weights and work electric, gasoline, or diesel powered forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more. Driving forklifts over coarse and muddy terrain through tight aisles in outside storage areas is usual.
This role is full-time and falls under the WG-6 cover grade. The hiring agency is the Department of the Navy - Agency Wide.. With multiple doable work sites such as Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.. Norfolk Naval Shipyard..
Trident Refit Facility Bangor.. And Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Candidates will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. This role suits individuals with hands-on know-how in rigging and forklift operation who can work without more than standard supervision.
Salary & Compensation
Pay / Settle Package: $22 - $34 per hour.
Qualification
This role has a screen-out element: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. You must reveal through experience and training that they possess the caliber level of understanding and competence essential to perform the responsibilities at the WG-6 level.
- No particular length of background called for; emphasis is on grade of expertise.
- Must display insight, expertise, and aptitudes in job elements listed below.
- Screen-out element: Ability to do the work without more than typical supervision (minimum 2 points needed).
- Must gather OPM Role Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
- Know-how can be paid or unpaid, covering volunteer work.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in straight deposit pay scheme.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Solution.
- May call for pre-appointment physical examination and security clearance.
Role Responsibilities
Assist journeyman Riggers in rigging up hoisting and pulling gear for lifting, moving, and positioning weighty loads.
- Aid with fabricating, installing, and repairing standing and running rigging, wire and fiber rope items such as slings, towing bridles, nets, and other ship and boat rigging.
- Deal with test weights.
- Run electric, gasoline, or diesel powered forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more.
- Drive forklift trucks over uneven and muddy terrain through limited aisles in outside storage domains.
- May demand to lift 100 pounds and occasionally transport equipment up to 60 pounds.
- Work may be performed in shops and aboard ships and submarines.
How to Apply
Open the USAJOBS announcement and with your USAJOBS/Login.gov account.
- Wrap up the federal submission questionnaire.
- Attach a finalize resume (no more than 2 pages) showing applicable background, post title, tasks, accomplishments, employer label, kick off/finish dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if less than packed time, and cover plan/series/grade for federal expertise.
- Send in supporting documents (e.g., DD-214 for veterans, transcripts if using education).
- Hand in your finish submission package by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 10/13/2026.
Additional Information
Pay span: $22.23
- $34.33 per hour (WG-6).
- Multiple work locations open: Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CA; Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, HI; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, ME; Philadelphia, PA; Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA; Bangor, WA; Bremerton, WA; Everett, WA.
- This role may need travel CONUS and OCONUS, such as remote or isolated sites.
- May require work uncommon tours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Overtime or night differential pay may be called for.
- Must wear personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes).
- May be subject to drug testing and medical surveillance programs.
About Company
The Department of the Navy is a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for naval operations and keeping up the Navy and Marine Corps. It employs a substantial civilian workforce across shipyards, bases, and facilities worldwide. This role backs naval ship maintenance and repair operations, contributing to fleet readiness. Civilian employees work alongside military personnel in trades, engineering, and administrative roles.