Boom Truck Operator

PNR RailWorks is the leading subcontractor in new rail construction and rail maintenance in Canada, covering projects from new track construction, maintenance to large signaling upgrade projects. With the rail industry continuing to grow, we are looking for experienced individuals in the electrical and civil construction fields.

All successful applicants must be in compliance with PNR RailWorks Inc. Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy, which will be provided prior to hire.

**Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties**
- Operates one or 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.
- Installs equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures.
- 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.
- Locates underground services, such as pipes and wires, prior to beginning work.
- Repairs and maintains equipment, making emergency adjustments as necessary.
- Takes actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
- Studies instructions, plans, and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Operates boom truck on rail & roads.
- The boom truck operator also must be willing to work as a labor as needed.

**Qualifications**
- A minimum of one year experience operating heavy equipment in a construction environment.
- Must have an AZ License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
- Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
- Ability to read and understand construction specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

**Physical Requirements**
- Works at construction sites.
- Uses hands to handle and control materials, tools and vehicle controls.
- Sits for long periods of time in a closed vehicle.
- Uses repetitive motions.
- Uses close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Moves or lifts heavy equipment and objects up to 50 pounds.
- Uses eye-hand-foot coordination.
- Exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
- Exposed to loud noise.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $37.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid 0-8 Ton Crane Certificate

**Experience**:

- Boom Truck: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- DZ License (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location