CDL Driver Boom Crane

US LBM•Galax, VA

7d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The CDL Driver Boom Crane is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting wall panels, trusses, and other building materials to job sites and other locations. The role involves operating Class A or B commercial vehicles, conducting required vehicle and boom-crane inspections, maintaining DOT-compliant driving logs, and following hours-of-service, permit, and safety requirements. Drivers organize and secure loads, verify orders, deliver and unload materials, document returned merchandise, and provide professional customer service. The position may require city-based deliveries and interstate travel, as well as operation of a truck-mounted forklift and specialized equipment such as articulated booms, knuckle booms, conveyors, or cable-over-sheave systems. The driver also helps stock and organize inventory and supervises associates involved in the scope of operation. High school diploma or GED is required. Class A and Class B CDL licenses are listed as required; three or more years of CDL experience and experience operating boom trucks or truck-mounted cranes are preferred. Pay is $25.00–$28.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Class A CDL license required.
Class B CDL license required.
Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required.
Maintain a current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
Ability to perform basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, employees, and supervisors verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
Knowledge of safe lifting techniques.
Proficiency with, or ability to learn, smartphones, GPS, and other necessary business applications.
Ability to collaborate with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to support smooth operations and timely deliveries.
Knowledge of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and hours-of-service compliance.
Knowledge of crane and boom safety regulations and procedures, and ability to operate safely in accordance with industry standards.
Ability to lift, secure, and transport loads safely using a boom crane.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of CDL experience preferred.
Experience operating boom trucks and truck-mounted cranes preferred.
Experience with load charts, rigging practices, and weight distribution for safe crane operation preferred.
Certified Drill Rig Operator–NCCCO Boom Certification preferred; maintaining an active accredited certification for the equipment type (e.g., NCCCO, NCCER, CIC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Class A or B commercial vehicles safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
Deliver materials to active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and interstate travel may be required.
Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections of the vehicle.
Provide professional customer service, address client needs, represent the company positively, and relay messages received from customers at job sites.
Organize and secure loads, and verify orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
Follow U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, safety guidelines, and applicable permit conditions.
Prepare and maintain accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods.
Deliver and unload materials accurately and safely.
Record returned merchandise and assist with unloading materials returned for credit, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
Operate a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
Keep the truck clean, organized, and ready for operation.
Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in warehouse and production areas.
Operate specialized equipment as required, including articulated booms, knuckle booms, conveyors, or cable-over-sheave systems.
Inspect boom-crane safety equipment for proper function and compliance with safety standards.
Maneuver and position the boom crane safely to load and unload materials precisely.
Supervise associates involved in the scope of operation.
Perform other duties as assigned, comply with company policies and standards, and adhere to the company’s workplace-safety commitment.