Commercial Class A Driver/Crane Operator
About The Position
Southwest Boulder & Stone is hiring a Commercial Class A Truck Driver/Crane Operator in Indio, California. The role delivers palletized and loose landscape and building materials to commercial and residential locations, operating a commercial vehicle and a truck-mounted self-loading crane. The driver is responsible for securing cargo, completing vehicle and crane inspections, coordinating with dispatch, and providing customer service. Crane duties include safely loading, unloading, and positioning heavy materials at job sites, following safe rigging practices and applicable safety requirements, and completing required operational documentation. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. Candidates are subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and/or background screening.
Requirements
- Valid California Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Current Medical Examiner’s Certification.
- Current crane operator certificate issued by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
- Clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Must be insurable under the company’s motor vehicle insurance policies.
- Strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety regulations and safe rigging practices.
- Must meet all local, state, and federal driving requirements and comply with DOT requirements.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of commercial vehicle driving experience.
- At least 2 years of experience operating truck-mounted cranes.
- Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment safely.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual communication skills.
- Previous flatbed experience.
- Equipment hauling experience.
- Local delivery experience.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Drive single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more and, where applicable, tow a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more.
- Deliver palletized and/or loose materials to commercial and residential locations.
- Load, chain, and bind palletized and/or loose materials to the truck.
- Verify order paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Communicate with dispatch to support efficient order delivery.
- Provide excellent customer service and uphold company standards.
- Record and report damage to materials and/or equipment.
- Perform minor vehicle maintenance and other duties as assigned.
- Drive and operate a commercial truck mounted with a self-loading crane with telescopic boom to job sites.
- Safely operate the crane to load, unload, and position heavy materials in designated areas.
- Work with ground crews to lower and place loads in the correct locations.
- Inspect the crane daily and promptly report irregularities to a supervisor.
- Follow site and regulatory requirements for safe and efficient crane operation and product delivery, including Cal/OSHA regulations and safe rigging practices.
- Inspect job sites for overhead power lines, uneven ground, and other hazards before setting up outriggers; place plates under outrigger pads when needed for stability.
- Position the crane correctly and attach and secure loads with appropriate equipment, ensuring loads remain within approved limits.
- Rig materials using cables, slings, and chains, and inspect rigging gear for wear or damage before each lift.
- Complete daily crane inspection reports, delivery tickets, fuel logs, and other required documentation.
Benefits
- Vacation accrual and sick pay.
- Paid holidays.
- Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) program.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life insurance and accident plans.
- Employer covers 85% of employee-only medical coverage.
- After 1 year of employment, employer provides up to a 5% 401(k) match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
