CDL Driver Boom Crane

US LBM•Galax, VA

About The Position

The CDL Driver Boom Crane safely and efficiently transports wall panels, trusses, and other building materials to job sites and other locations. The role operates Class A or B commercial vehicles, verifies and secures loads, delivers and unloads materials, and provides professional customer service. Drivers perform DOT-compliant pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain driving and duty logs, and follow federal regulations, hours-of-service requirements, applicable permits, and company safety standards. The position may involve 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 inspects boom-crane safety equipment, assists with returned materials and inventory organization, and supervises associates involved in the operation. Pay is $25.00–$28.00 per hour. A high school diploma or GED and a Class A CDL are required; the posting also lists a Class B CDL as required. Three or more years of CDL experience are preferred. Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Class A CDL license required; the posting also lists a Class B CDL license as required.
Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials.
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 effectively and professionally 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, current technologies such as smartphones, GPS, and 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.
Comprehensive knowledge of crane and boom safety regulations and procedures.
Ability to lift, secure, and transport loads safely using a boom crane.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of CDL experience.
Experience operating boom trucks and truck-mounted cranes.
Experience with load charts, rigging practices, and weight distribution for safe crane operation.
Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification; 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 deliveries and interstate travel may be required.
Perform thorough DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Provide professional customer service, represent the company positively, address client needs, and relay messages received from customers at job sites.
Organize and secure loads, and verify order 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 merchandise returned by truck and assist with unloading returned materials for credit, including 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 to load and unload materials safely and 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 commitment to workplace safety.