Driver - CDL Boom/Crane Delivery

Colonial Group; Mercedes (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is hiring a crane-equipped delivery driver to transport materials using a boom/crane on the load and unload process. You will plan hoists, ensure load weights comply with DOT limits, and maintain delivery logs with attention to safety.

Requirements include a valid CDL, Boom/Crane Operator certification, a DOT medical card within five days, and 21+ years old. Physical ability to lift heavy weights and operate crane equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL and Boom/Crane Operator certification.
• A DOT medical card must be obtained within five days of request.
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old and comply with state/federal regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds frequently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery vehicle with crane/boom to loading sites and customer locations.
• Rig, plan and hoist heavy construction materials onto delivery trucks.
• Compute crane capacities and weights to avoid overloading and protect structures.
• Maintain logs of deliveries, weights, miles and locations for invoicing and compliance.
• Inspect and maintain crane equipment and delivery vehicle for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Plan daily routes to meet productivity goals and safety requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

CDL License

Boom/Crane Operation

DOT Regulations Knowledge

Safety Procedures

Route Reading & Mapping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Individuals holding a Medical Marijuana Card are not eligible for this position as it is considered a safety-sensitive position. This position involves tasks that, if performed under the influence of drugs or alcohol, could expose the team member or others to serious bodily injury. This includes roles requiring the operation of machinery, power tools, working at heights, or driving as a regular job function.

PURPOSE

Under general supervision, drives delivery vehicle to transport materials to location or at customer site that requires the operation of a crane or boom in the loading and off-loading of materials. Operates crane or boom on delivery truck, including rigging, planning and hoisting of a variety of heavy construction materials. Requires a CDL license to operate delivery vehicle in excess of 26,001 pounds. Requires a crane or boom operator certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives delivery vehicle to transport product, materials or supplies to and from locations and at customer site.
• Loads and/or unloaded materials that require the operation of a crane/boom by rigging, planning and hoisting a variety of heavy construction materials onto delivery trucks.
• Calculates the boom/crane capacities and weights and checks clearances so that buildings, hydro wires and foundation of the machine will not be damaged during operation.
• Calculates weight of materials to ensure it is not over weight limits of the truck and/or DOT regulations.
• Addresses and resolves customer issues as appropriate. Informs supervisors of any issues that remain outstanding related to customer deliveries, truck loading, and route sequence.
• Inspects and maintains crane/boom equipment in order 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. Reports any maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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) and 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.

Candidate must have a valid CDL at all times, be at least 21 years old, and hold a Boom or Crane Operator certification. A DOT medical card must be obtained within five (5) days of a request, and the candidate must have had less than five moving violations in the past five years.

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, 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 license and comply with all state and federal regulations.
• 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 on occasion 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.).