Boom Truck Driver Full-time Job

At Star Building Materials, we offer an exciting place to build your career, with:

• Competitive compensation and benefit packages
• Educational assistance program
• Company matching RRSP/DPSP program
• Employee home purchase program
• Employee discounts.

Essential Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 months of relevant delivery/boom truck/crane driving experience.
• Valid Class 1 driver’s licence or better.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 85 lbs. without the assistance of mobile, powered equipment.
• Physically able to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 24’ on flat or angled rooftops.
• Attention to detail, good hand/eye coordination and situational awareness of physical work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with building materials is an asset.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the Boom Truck Driver loads, delivers and unloads building products to various customer sites. They are also responsible for keeping the equipment they operate in good working condition. The boom Truck Driver operates the truck mounted crane, unloads shingles onto the roof, and delivers drywall.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing excellent customer service to all customers as a representative of the company.
• Loading truck in a safe and timely manner, minimizing down time in the yard. Assisting forklift operators to load trucks as needed.
• Verifying accuracy of shipping documents.
• Delivering materials via the most efficient route to remain on schedule.
• Taking photos for proof of undamaged, complete and correctly placed delivery.
• Adhering to Star’s Safety Programs and standard operating procedures at all times.
• Keeping equipment clean and in good operating condition, including completion of daily pre-trip inspections.

Work Conditions

You primarily work outdoors during regular business hours.  Work is mobile with exposure to potential accidents or occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather, heights, dust and noise. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. Actions taken and decisions made directly impact the safety and health of others. Overtime may be required during the busy season.

Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. Since 1958, Star Building Materials has sourced, manufactured, and supplied quality building materials to builders, developers, renovators, and homeowners. It is our mission to innovate within the construction industry, exploring new methods to help you reduce waste, increase efficiency, and manage project costs.