Boom Operator

C.S. Mccrossan, Inc.; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

PCiRoads, a subsidiary of C. S. McCrossan, seeks a Boom Operator to operate cranes and support road construction in Minnesota. Travel is required; safety and inspections are essential daily duties.

You will read load charts, perform pre-trip inspections, and maintain equipment while following OSHA/DOT policies. Benefits are provided through the union and the work season runs April–November.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• General knowledge of heavy highway construction and equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate boom truck/crane to lift and place materials in tight spaces.
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections of truck and rigging gear.
• Secure loads using rigging techniques and follow site supervisor instructions.
• Read load charts, calculate crane capacities, and comply with safety rules.
• Maintain and report mechanical faults; follow OSHA and DOT policies.
• Work in varied weather and traffic conditions; travel to job sites.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Follow instructions

Heavy highway construction

Heavy equipment operation

Safety precautions

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PCiRoads is a subsidiary of C. S. McCrossan, a family-owned enterprise with affiliated companies in highway/heavy civil general contracting, aggregate and asphalt materials, steel pipe coating, and real estate -- with locations in Minnesota, Indiana, Arizona, and Kansas. We are committed to our company’s core values of: Safety, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We are known for our ethics and respectful work culture, and recognized by our customers as an organization that delivers and performs as promised. This commitment is the heart of who we are as a company and is reflected in our dedication to developing the most competent employees in our industry.

Position Description

Job Overview

Operators at PCiRoads operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks for purposes of road construction, grading, flood control, excavation, construction of sewer lift stations and dams, etc. Operators will operate various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to: boom, cranes, bulldozers, backhoes, graders, excavators, concrete pavers, compactors, bobcats, loaders, rollers, scrapers, off-road articulating trucks, sweepers, farm tractors, water trucks and excavators. Duties may include breaking up existing road, moving dirt and terrain and excavating areas, installing utilities, leveling and preparing work surfaces, and moving heavy pieces of construction material and equipment through the use of various machines. The construction work of an Operator is of a seasonal nature, typically occurring between the months of April and November. Travel is required.

Primary Responsibilities of a Boom Operator

• Operations: Safely operate the boom truck/crane to lift, position, and place materials or equipment, often in tight spaces.
• Inspections & Safety: Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections on the truck, hydraulic systems, and rigging gear (slings, cables) to ensure safety.
• Rigging: Secure loads properly using rigging techniques to prepare for hoisting.
• Site Logistics: Read load charts, calculate crane capacities, and follow site supervisor instructions for precise placement.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning, lubricating, and reporting mechanical faults promptly.
• Compliance: Maintain accurate commercial driver logs (CDL) and comply with all OSHA, DOT, and company policies.
• There is constant exposure to various weather conditions typical in the states where the work is performed, including noise, dust, and other materials.
• The work environment is in areas where heavy equipment, power tools and traffic are present.
• There is exposure to heights up to 50 feet and depths of up to 80 feet in this construction work environment.
• Demonstrate or be corrected to 20/20 vision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of construction workers will vary depending on the work environment and will often change in real time.

• Ability to maneuver under and over equipment, as well as climb into/out of the cabs utilizing steps and ladders.
• Constant sitting during machine operation.
• Constant use of foot and hand controls.
• Use of track spade/shovel to clear mud from the tracks and underbelly of machine as needed.
• Move barricades/sand bags to clear area as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk around machine when completing pre-trip inspection, clearing underbelly, and throughout the worksite on uneven terrain.
• The employee must be able to lift (including above shoulder or head), move, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to input information, handle, carry (with and without assistance), feel objects, tools (of varying size and weight), or controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent exposure to high noise levels.

Safety Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and compliance with all Company safety requirements, policies and safety training.

Benefits are provided through the Operators union.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• General knowledge of the heavy highway construction industry.
• General knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Reliable Transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified people of color, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.