Full job description

Summary

Watson is Ontario’s premier supplier of building materials and our Cambridge location is currently looking for a highly motivated Boom Truck Operator. The Boom Truck Operator transports products to job sites and places these materials in requested work locations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform circle-checks and complete logbook entries

Transport loads in a professional manner following the rules of the road and representing the company to the highest standards

Ensure proper vehicle and boom/ mobile crane maintenance and servicing

Verify load security and accuracy

Deliver materials to the satisfaction of customers and maintain an emphasis on safety, service, and efficiency

Safe operation of the boom/ mobile crane while loading and unloading

Communicate with customers and other trades on construction sites

Maintain contact with dispatch and work to resolve issues as they arise

Prepare trucks for reloading and assist warehouse staff as needed

Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures

Other duties as assigned by management

Skills and Qualifications

Valid DZ/AZ driver’s license (or equivalent) with a minimum of two years of experience and a clean driver’s abstract

0 - 8 ton mobile crane certification with a minimum of 1 year of experience

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a team

Knowledge of basic mathematics

Basic hand tool skills

Physical requirements include:

Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs

Sitting and driving for long periods of time

Frequently climbing up and downstairs

Pulling, pushing, bending, and torso twisting movements to transfer building materials between truck and job site