Journeyman/Woman Boom Truck Operator - Class 1 Driver

Jatec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alberta, Jatec, is seeking a skilled Boom Truck Operator to join their team. The role involves safely driving a boom truck, loading materials, and training apprentices. With competitive pay and year-round work, this position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Employer paid extended health benefits

Group retirement savings plan

Construction season bonus program

Advancement and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Three years of experience safely operating a boom crane truck up to 40 tons.
• Experience working on construction worksites.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate 10–23-ton boom truck.
• Load materials using hoisting and rigging techniques.
• Train apprentice boom truck operators.

Skills

Crane Operation

Hoisting and Rigging

Adapting to Change

Physical Endurance

Education

Journeyman/women Boom Truck certification

Class 1 Driver's License

Job description

WHAT WE DO:

JATEC has been connecting communities for over 40 years. We have expertise in the installation of fiber optics, underground utilities for residential development, street lighting, and highway sign infrastructure across Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:

• Year-Round Work!
• Work in Edmonton and Area.Return home every day!
• Industry competitive hourly wages &Overtime Opportunities!
• 100% Employer Paid Extended Health Benefits&Employee Assistance Program
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Construction Season Bonus Program
• Advancement and learning opportunities!

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Boom Truck Operator to join our team. As a Boom Truck Operator, you will be responsible for safely driving and operating a 10–23-ton boom truck, tractor trailers, and other equipment. Your primary duties include loading materials using hoisting and rigging techniques, securing loads for transportation, and moving equipment and materials efficiently. Additionally, there is an ongoing project in Medicine Hat, and the successful candidate may be required to travel to support this project on a temporary basis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive and operate 10–23-ton boom truck.
• Drive tractor trailers and load equipment.
• Load materials using hoisting and rigging techniques.
• Secure loads in a safe manner for transportation on highways and in urban centers.
• Move equipment and materials.
• Able to work in physically demanding situations and all-weather conditions.
• Train apprentice boom truck operators, in accordance with AIT Blue Book.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adapt to change easily.
• Help with tasks as they get assigned and able to pivot tasks on short notice.
  
• Providing manual labour around the shop or out in the field as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Journeyman/women Boom Truck certification.
• Class 1 Driver's License.
• Manual transmission experience required.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Three years of experience safely operating a boom crane truck up to 40 tons.
• Experience working on construction worksites.
• Experience standing street light poles an asset.
• Able to adapt to change quickly in a fast-paced environment.