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Boom Truck/Picker Operator - Class 1 Driver

JATEC15 days ago
Edmonton, AB
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Year-Round Work
Work in Edmonton and Area. Return home every day
Industry competitive hourly wages

About the role

WHAT WE DO:

JATEC has been connecting communities for over 40 years. We have expertise in the installation of fiber optics, underground utilities for residential development, street lighting, and highway sign infrastructure across Canada.

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:

  • Year-Round Work!

  • Work in Edmonton and Area. Return home every day!

  • Industry competitive hourly wages & Overtime Opportunities!

  • 100% Employer Paid Extended Health Benefits & Employee Assistance Program

  • Group Retirement Savings Plan

  • Construction Season Bonus Program

  • Advancement and learning opportunities!

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Boom Truck Operator to join our team. As a Boom Truck Operator, you will be responsible for safely driving and operating a 10–23-ton boom truck, tractor trailers, and other equipment. Your primary duties include loading materials using hoisting and rigging techniques, securing loads for transportation, and moving equipment and materials efficiently. Additionally, there is an ongoing project in Medicine Hat, and the successful candidate may be required to travel to support this project on a temporary basis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Drive and operate 10–23-ton boom truck.

  • Drive tractor trailers and load equipment.

  • Load materials using hoisting and rigging techniques.

  • Secure loads in a safe manner for transportation on highways and in urban centers.

  • Move equipment and materials.

  • Able to work in physically demanding situations and all-weather conditions.

  • Train apprentice boom truck operators, in accordance with AIT Blue Book.

  • Complete tasks in a timely manner.

  • Adapt to change easily.

  • Help with tasks as they get assigned and able to pivot tasks on short notice.

  • Providing manual labour around the shop or out in the field as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Journeyman/women Boom Truck certification.
  • Class 1 Driver's License.
  • Manual transmission experience required.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
  • Three years of experience safely operating a boom crane truck up to 40 tons.
  • Experience working on construction worksites.
  • Experience standing street light poles an asset.
  • Able to adapt to change quickly in a fast-paced environment.

About JATEC

Construction
51-200

JATEC has been connecting communities for 40 years. We have expertise in the installation of fibre optic telecommunications, underground utilities for residential development, street lighting, and highway sign infrastructure.

Today, Jatec holds a modern fleet of over 200 units including: hydrovacs, excavators, trenchers, backhoes, bucket trucks and more. It’s an impressive lineup, but our proudest achievement to date is our people. A stacked team of highly trained professionals who strive to exceed our clients’ expectations day in, day out.

People + Power is the focus. We are committed to creating an environment where people learn and grow, and pride ourselves on our culture by hiring and promoting the right people.

Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, we fuse great people with expert knowledge and extensive equipment to deliver safe, outstanding service on every job.