Driver-CDL Boom/Crane Delivery

Job Opportunity At Spenard Builders Supply

Spenard Builders Supply is Alaska's choice for building materials and home improvements. We service the needs of a variety of customers including residential and commercial builders, specialty contractors, government and other institutions, and especially do-it-yourselfers. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation for a full range of structural and related building products.

Position Summary

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

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. Must have a valid CDL at all times and be at least 21 years of age. Boom or Crane Operator certification required.

What You Can Bring to the Team

• 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

• 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.).