Crane Operator - Boom Truck

• Perform pre-operational inspection, safety checks, test lifts and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting.
• Communicate with ground crews using hand signals and voice communication.
• Identify, and communicate with the Area Manager, the causes of errors and defects in the crane including issues with cables, pulleys and grappling devices.
• Before lifting heavy loads, ensure that blocks and outriggers are properly placed to prevent capsizing.
• Perform required due diligence and use gestures and hand signals when installing, positioning, and moving material, equipment or machinery.
• When required, bolt boom sections together to extend boom for higher lifting
• Ensure precision and accuracy and proper judgement while manipulating or depressing controls to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Ensure weights are checked against lifting capacities before preparing for rigging and hoisting.
• Ability to read and interpret load charts and blueprints.
• Manipulate different levers and pedals to rotate the crane; raise and lower boom and one or more lines.
• Flexibility to work in various weather conditions and different work schedules, including weekends and overtime if required
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations

• Journeyman Crane Operator – Boom Truck ticket is required
• Minimum 5 years’ practical work experience operating boom truck
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Must have or be able to complete End-user Fall Arrest certification
• Must meet the pre-access drug and alcohol testing requirement
• Equipment operator certificate also considered an asset (excavator, skid steer and zoom boom)

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Overtime pay
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Group RRSP

Rising Edge Group