Driver-CDL Boom/Crane

Builders FirstSource•Platteville, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, drives a delivery vehicle to transport materials to locations or customer sites that require the operation of a crane or boom in the loading and off-loading of materials. Operates a crane or boom on a delivery truck, including rigging, planning, and hoisting of a variety of heavy construction materials. Requires a CDL license to operate a delivery vehicle in excess of 26,001 pounds. Requires a crane or boom operator certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Two (2) years driving experience
A minimum of one (1) year experience operating a Boom or Crane, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Valid CDL at all times
At least 21 years old
Boom or Crane Operator certification
DOT medical card must be obtained within five (5) days of a request
Less than five moving violations in the past five years
Knowledge of safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and understand maps, routes, road signs
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out route assignment
Ability to read and understand machine and equipment diagrams and system schematics
Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
Must have a CDL license and comply with all state and federal regulations.
Must have a Boom or Crane Operator certification.

Responsibilities

Drives delivery vehicle to transport product, materials or supplies to and from locations and at customer site.
Loads and/or unloads materials that require the operation of a crane/boom by rigging, planning and hoisting a variety of heavy construction materials onto delivery trucks.
Calculates the boom/crane capacities and weights and checks clearances so that buildings, hydro wires and foundation of the machine will not be damaged during operation.
Calculates weight of materials to ensure it is not over weight limits of the truck and/or DOT regulations.
Addresses and resolves customer issues as appropriate. Informs supervisors of any issues that remain outstanding related to customer deliveries, truck loading, and route sequence.
Inspects and maintains crane/boom equipment in order to ensure safety and prevent damage to equipment and surrounding structures.
Maintains logs of delivery duties including amounts and/or weights of items, mileage and locations of deliveries; checks items against invoice or bill of lading.
Inspects and maintains delivery vehicle to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports any maintenance problems to supervisor.
Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Other duties may be assigned.