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BOOM APPRENTICE TRUCK and CRANE OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION Fort Myer Construction Corporation is the DMVs leading infrastructure construction company. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions - Fort Myer is the place for you. We reward our team members with competitive pay and a robust benefits package, in many cases paying 100% for medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as free parking. Our mission is to serve the communities we call home by helping to build the America Dream in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Our more than 700 team members take pride in their work and as a result, our projects have received local and national awards. If you do not mind hard work, desire job securities associated with essential infrastructure projects, and want to make a difference in our communities then, please consider joining the Fort Myer family. Summary: The Boom Apprentice Truck Operator will be responsible for learning how to drive to and from job sites, primarily highways, and placing, moving or removing jersey walls along the perimeter of the highway to protect workers from moving traffic. Job Responsibilities: Will learn how to operate boom truck crane to lift, move, position or place primarily jersey walls at job sites, Learn and perform pre-operational inspection and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting, Learn and perform routine maintenance check on boom truck, Follow all company and OSHA safety regulations, Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, Must be willing to learn how to operates crane smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking, and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts, Thoroughly mixes refuse before feeding boilers to ensure proper combustion and ensure that few arches occur, Closes bays in a timely manner and stacks refuse to properly control pit management, Maintains a trench along the tipping floor to facilitate the delivery of refuse from trucks, Operates, monitors and cleans refuse cranes and related areas, so that few arches from boiler feeder occur, Performs timely and complete crane inspections each shift, Maintain records and logs inspection data, such as cable cuts and service length of cables, to identify recurring problems, Completes required lubrication of all grease points on the cranes and grapples, Maintains the crane control room and the area on and around the crane deck in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times, Has depth perception and fine motor skills to operate cranes smoothly, Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action, troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas Must be able to access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16-man ways, Ensure accuracy of load, Deliver load/products properly and safely, ```{=html} ``` - You must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image, ```{=html} ``` - May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends, - Additional duties as assigned. Job Requirements: High school diploma or GED, CDL A required, Hazmat endorsement preferred, Possessstronginterpersonalskillsandgoodrelationshipbuildingskills, Excellentteamplayer, Attentive to detail and always alert to ensure safety, COVID-19 vaccination is highly recommended, Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening. Working Conditions: This job may require you to work extended hour including evenings, nights, and weekends. This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas. This job requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts). This job requires the ability to perform essential tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time. Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, nation origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal or local laws. Disclaimer: The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time Benefits at a glance- Operations Employees