Boom/Crane Operator

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PURPOSE

Operates boom and/or crane to move heavy construction material into specific areas of the yard or onto delivery truck, including rigging, planning and hoisting. Inspects and maintains boom/crane equipment in order to ensure safety and prevent damage to equipment and surrounding structures.

Note: If employee is a CDL Driver that transports material to customer site and also operates a boom or crane attached to the truck, move employee into either job code 280268 - Driver CDL - Boom/Crane or 280269 - Sr Driver CDL - Boom/Crane.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates boom including rigging, planning and hoisting of a variety of heavy construction materials; performs pre-operational inspection and maintenance of boom/crane.
• Moves material into specific areas of the yard or hoist material onto the delivery truck.
• May ride along with Driver to assist in the unloading of material at the customer site.
• 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.
• 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.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read and understand machine and equipment diagrams and system schematics
• ProBuild Boom/Crane Operator certification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years boom and/or crane operation experience, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience. Requires Boom or Crane Operator certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently and on occasion may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to physically operate boom equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360 degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.).