Driver-CDL Boom/Crane

About the Role

Under general supervision, drives a delivery vehicle to transport materials to locations or customer sites, requiring the operation of a crane or boom for loading and off-loading materials. Operates crane or boom on delivery trucks, including rigging, planning, and hoisting heavy construction materials. Requires a CDL license for vehicles over 26,001 pounds and a crane or boom operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Drives delivery vehicle to transport product, materials, or supplies to and from locations and customer sites.
• Loads and/or unloads materials using a crane/boom by rigging, planning, and hoisting heavy construction materials onto delivery trucks.
• Calculates boom/crane capacities and weights, checks clearances to avoid damage to buildings, hydro wires, and equipment foundations.
• Calculates weight of materials to ensure compliance with truck and DOT weight limits.
• Addresses and resolves customer issues; informs supervisors of outstanding delivery, loading, or routing issues.
• Inspects and maintains crane/boom equipment to ensure safety and prevent damage to equipment or structures.
• Maintains logs of delivery duties, including amounts, weights, mileage, and locations; verifies items against invoices or bills of lading.
• Inspects and maintains delivery vehicle to ensure safety and regulatory compliance; reports maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Plans and paces work to meet daily, weekly, project, or team productivity goals.
• Observes all safety procedures to prevent injury; attends periodic safety meetings and may recommend safety improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of driving experience and at least one year of experience operating a boom or crane, or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Valid CDL license, must be at least 21 years old, and hold a boom or crane operator certification.
• Must obtain a DOT medical card within five days of request.
• Fewer than five moving violations in the past five years.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety procedures for driving and materials handling.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand maps, routes, and road signs.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out route assignments.
• Ability to read and understand machine and equipment diagrams and system schematics.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Work Environment

The work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels, and dust.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently; may occasionally lift and carry up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to physically operate crane equipment, including climbing into and out of the cab, twisting the torso for 360-degree visibility, and using arms to operate controls.