Boom Truck Driver

Weisinger Incorporated is seeking a CDL Boom Truck Driver to join our team. This role is responsible for safely operating a boom truck to transport, load, and unload materials and equipment at job sites while supporting field operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork, and experience operating heavy equipment in a construction or field environment.

This description is representative of the duties and responsibilities an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in addition to the qualifications required of an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary

Perform or assist in performance of moving, hauling, loading and transporting materials, supplies and equipment in a manner to achieve optimal safety, efficiency, quality, reliability, staff morale and teamwork by performing the duties listed in the following section. Support company-wide efforts which involve multiple duties and functions on a daily and long-term basis.

This is a manual labor, physically intensive position with repetitive tasks. All employees of Weisinger Incorporated must agree to perform work out of town or at night, on the weekends and on holidays with short notice and for an extended period as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following list includes essential duties and responsibilities. Perform all activities in accordance with all policies, principles, and procedures established by the Company.

• Ability to read and understand load charts for various types/brands of crane manufacturers.
• Review maintenance of boom trucks, flatbed trailers, gooseneck trailers, and supporting equipment (including backhoes, forklifts, pickup trucks, etc.) before, during and after shift.
• Leave equipment in clean, operable condition. Immediately report all maintenance repair issues to Transportation and Logistics Manager or Supervisor-in-Training, which includes asking to have broken tools repaired/replaced. Discontinue use of broken items and dispose of broken tools that cannot be repaired.
• Assist mechanics with basic maintenance of trucks - specifically with performing oil changes every 10,000 miles or 3 months.
• Comply with all Texas Department of Transportation rules and regulations including but not limited to 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4. This includes but isn't limited to maintaining driver's log book, completing pre-trip inspections, observing safety laws, abiding by weight limits, and checking for current registrations on trucks and trailers.
• Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection reports via Company system before each shift.
• Ensure that all receipts, bills of lading and shipment tickets are submitted to appropriate departmental manager.
• Load and rig up equipment to ensure that the load is balanced.
• Use handling tools such as hammers and wrenches.
• Store and care for all tools, spare parts, equipment, materials, and supplies
• Perform basic housekeeping including disposing of garbage; cleaning and organizing the interior and exterior of vehicles, equipment, parking areas and employee lockers before, during and after shift.
• Park equipment and vehicles are parked in their assigned place.
• Follow all safety regulations, policies, principles and procedures, which includes all Texas Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Immediately notify supervisor about injuries to self or crew members.
• Must carry and be available by a Weisinger Incorporated-assigned phone and be readily available to report to work as needed on a regular and emergency basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include working in another department as needed.

Position Requirements

• Successfully pass a background check, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License required
• Hazardous Materials and Tanker certification (CDL "X" endorsement) is required; applicants who do not currently possess this endorsement must be willing to obtain it
• Successfully pass pre-employment DOT drug test and physical
• Compliance with all applicable requirements of 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4, including maintaining a satisfactory Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and participation in mandatory drug and alcohol testing programs, is required.
• Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9 and E-Verify). The Company participates in E-Verify and will submit information from your completed Form I-9 to E-Verify to confirm your employment eligibility

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent or applicable experience required.
• Basic forklift and heavy haul equipment experience preferred.
• Truck-mounted crane and winch experience preferred.
• Tractor, backhoe or forklift experience preferred
• Completion of certified forklift and crane training is required. Candidates without current certification must be willing to obtain it upon hire.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical or safety procedures, manuals and standards written or spoken in English required.
• Ability to understand and write in Bilingual preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, assisted
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color and ability to adjust focus required.
• This position requires full use of arms and back and is comprised of repetitive motions.
• Stamina is required as employees may work overtime, on nights and/or weekends.
• Compliance with all applicable requirements of 37 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 4, including maintaining a satisfactory Texas Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and participation in mandatory drug and alcohol testing programs, is required.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts at eye level or overhead; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration; mud; grease; diesel fuel; wet and/or humid conditions; extreme heat/cold; direct sunlight; and other outside weather conditions. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and icy surfaces occurs. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

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Weisinger offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Employees receive paid holidays, vacation time, and an extended paid holiday break during Christmas and New Year's. Our medical plans include multiple plan options, with dental and vision offered as additional voluntary benefits. We also provide company-paid life insurance & AD&D, and disability insurance, along with a large variety of employee-paid ancillary options. A 401(k) plan with a company matches further supports long-term financial wellness. All benefits are subject to change annually or at any time at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.