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PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, drives the delivery vehicle to transport materials to location or at the customer site that requires the operation of a crane or boom in loading and offloading materials. Operates crane or boom on the delivery truck, including rigging, planning, and hoisting of various heavy construction materials.
Requires a CDL Class A License to operate the delivery vehicle over 26,001 pounds. Requires a Crane Certification (NCCCO)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drives delivery vehicle to transport products, materials, or supplies to and from locations and at customer site.
- Loads and unloads materials that require the operation of a crane/boom by rigging, planning, and hoisting various heavy construction materials onto delivery trucks.
- Calculates the boom/crane capacities and weights and checks clearances so that buildings, hydro wires, and the foundation of the machine will not be damaged during operation.
- Calculates the weight of materials to ensure it is not over the weight limits of the truck and/or DOT regulations.
- Addresses and resolves customer issues as appropriate. Informs supervisors of any outstanding issues related to customer deliveries, truck loading, and route sequence.
- Inspects and maintains crane/boom equipment 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. Report any maintenance problems to supervisor.
- Plans and paces own work efficiency to meet daily, weekly, project, or team-related productivity goals.
- Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Two (2) years driving experience and a minimum of one (1) year experience operating a Boom or Crane, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Must have a valid CDL Class A at all times and be at least 21 years of age. Boom or Crane Operator certification is required.
COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of safety procedures while performing driving and materials handling tasks
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and understand maps, routes, and 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 Class A license and comply with all state and federal regulations.
- NCCCO Certificate (Must have a Boom or Crane Operator certification).
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
The physical demands described here 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, occasionally, may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, up to 200 pounds.
- Must be able to physically operate crane equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360-degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.).
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