Boom Truck Driver

Description: Operates Boom Truck and/or heavy tandem trucks, on and off the highways. Has knowledge and skill to load, unload, and tie down various types of construction equipment, attachments and major components. Complies with DOT regulations and company safety practices applicable to hauling heavy equipment. Assists the Field Technicians with assembling or disassembling machines and attachments along with setting and removing various components.

Compensation up to $29.05 per hour.

• Travel to branches or other locations as required to perform assigned duties – maintain a valid motor vehicle operators’ license
• Maintain a high degree of discretion in handling confidential/sensitive information and exercise initiative in all assigned areas, High integrity and accountability standards
• Assist work team to meet the objectives of the department and The Company
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
• Ability to operate a P.C. (Windows, Excel, Word)

• Possesses a valid Commercial Driver's License
• Positions equipment/components on trailer, climbs on trailer to physically secure chains and load securement devices
• Lifts parts and equipment components that weigh up to 70 pounds when assisting mechanics in equipment assembly or tear down
• Changes vehicle tires in emergency situations
• Travels to Company and customer locations as required to pick up/deliver equipment and/or components
• Operates material handling equipment and or crane to load/unload and move equipment and components
• Loads, delivers and unloads Caterpillar or allied equipment/components
• Meets all DOT Regulations and safety standards; including DOT physical exam and Commercial Driver's License requirements, and maintains legally required DOT logs
• Maintains truck in safe and clean condition
• Obeys state and company rules of the road; follows all work and safety rules, and Fleet Safety Program procedures
• Assists Field Technicians in assembly and tear-down of equipment
• Completes required daily logs, paperwork and records promptly, accurately and legibly
• May be required to work overtime and/or spend nights away from home if needed
• Recommend to manager ideas to improve the departments operating procedures or business practices and participate in and support continuous improvement of all related activities and processes
• Project a positive image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive, and courteous manner; display a professional attitude; comply with company dress code
• Create and maintain good communications (verbally and in writing) and relationships with other Company departments, branches, employees, outside vendors, and customers by addressing and resolving concerns quickly
• Follow all work, safety rules, and procedures