Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Foreman or designate, the Boom Truck Operator performs a variety of tasks related to new construction for class 1 railway or mass transit systems.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
· Operates one of several types of boom trucks and grapple trucks. On rail or road.
· Keep up on all reports and keep the trucks in good safe working order.
· Operates equipment to move, load, or unload material.
· Signals directions or warnings to coworkers.
· Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
· Performs equipment safety and maintenance checks.
· Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
· Repairs and maintains equipment, making emergency adjustments as necessary...