Blocker and Bracer Leader

Blocker And Bracer Leader

Works under the supervision of a Foreman who issues instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Responsibilities include serving as the working leader of a team of 3-6 employees, ensuring efficient task assignment and workflow. Ensures the availability of necessary plans, blueprints, materials, tools, and supplies for the team to complete assigned tasks. Provides guidance to workers on safety protocols and demonstrates proper work methods to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with standards. Fabricates and installs wooden bracing, fixtures, and supports using tools such as saws, drills, hammers, chisels to secure sensitive, hazardous, or heavy equipment. Repairs and constructs boxes, pallets, crates, and other shipping materials using nailing machines and salvaged lumber.

Qualifications

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. 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 Blocker and Bracer Leader without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common duties being a working leader. I can give directions to a number of employees in accomplishing task such as blocking and bracing equipment on truck trailers using blocks, braces, or other staying devices. I have operated truck tractors with semi-trailers and Strad-O-Lift trailers to haul explosives, munitions, and components. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Demands

Average weight handled is approximately 45 pounds; however, occasionally will handle items weighing up to 65 pounds unassisted. Materials handling equipment, such as dollies, hand trucks, conveyors, high-lift trucks, etc., are available and used wherever practicable.

Working Conditions

Work site will usually be in railroad cars, trailer, or magazines, under conditions of poor ventilation and inadequate light and is frequently exposed to disagreeable heat, coldness, dampness, wind and rail. Frequently is exposed to noise and to possible cuts, abrasions, and splinters from power sawing, handling lumber, spiking, nailing, and other work. Is exposed to nose and lung irritation from dust and sawdust and possible injuries from falling objects, swinging crane loads, etc. May wear protective eyeglasses, a face shield, protective ear devices, gloves, hard hats, hard toe shoes, or other protective equipment. Will be subject to general explosion hazard for the majority of the time and may also be subject to TNT or Tetryl-Poison hazard, toxic fumes, and other conditions found in explosives handling.