Boom Truck Crane Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Construction site
• Construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Set up equipment
• Maintain work records and logs
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Truck

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pickers
• Crane

Area of specialization

• Truck driving

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits