Boom Truck Operator

Here’s the difference you’ll make

To safely and efficiently transport, position, and operate the boom truck and its lifting equipment in support of cargo and project operations. The position is responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of cargo and equipment, conducting vehicle and equipment inspections, performing lifting and positioning activities, coordinating with rigging personnel and project teams, and complying with applicable safety, traffic, operational, and company requirements to ensure the timely and successful completion of assigned operations.

What you’ll do

• Transport cargoes, equipment, and materials from assigned Point A to Point B in accordance with delivery instructions and operational requirements.
• Inspect the boom truck for mechanical defects, safety issues, and general roadworthiness, and perform or report required preventive maintenance.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of the boom, outriggers, controls, hooks, wire ropes, and other lifting components before commencing lifting operations.
• Plan routes and meet assigned delivery and operational schedules.
• Comply with applicable truck driving rules and regulations, including size, weight, route designations, parking requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Maneuver and properly position the boom truck at loading, unloading, delivery, and operational locations.
• Set up and stabilize the boom truck using the appropriate outriggers and other stabilizing equipment before lifting operations.
• Operate the boom truck to safely lift, lower, transfer, load, unload, and position cargo, equipment, and materials within the equipment's approved operating and lifting capacity.
• Collect, verify, and follow delivery instructions and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with riggers, signal persons, truckers, project personnel, and other concerned parties during lifting, loading, unloading, and positioning activities.
• Assist in rigging activities and ensure that cargo is properly prepared for lifting in coordination with the assigned rigging team.
• Observe approved lifting procedures, equipment limitations, and applicable safety requirements throughout all operations.
• Monitor the load, lifting area, surrounding conditions, personnel, and potential hazards during lifting activities and immediately stop operations when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Ensure the safety and proper handling of cargo, equipment, and personnel during transportation and lifting operations.
• Report vehicle or equipment defects, accidents, incidents, violations, and unsafe conditions to the immediate superior.
• ensure that the CDF or other required delivery documents are properly signed by the client.
• Maintain required inspection records, operational reports, delivery documents, and other documentation related to assigned transportation and lifting activities.
• Properly shut down, secure, and store the boom and related equipment after completion of operations.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned in support of safe, efficient, and timely cargo and project operations.

You’ll thrive in this role if you

Educational Background

Vocational/Technical Diploma, High School graduate with relevant technical training, or equivalent qualification in Heavy Equipment Operation, Automotive Technology, Mechanical Technology, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field.

Professional Experience

Relevant experience in commercial truck driving, boom truck operation, Crane Operation, heavy equipment operation, cargo handling, lifting operations, or related logistics and project operations.

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• •Knowledge of safe commercial truck driving practices.
• •Knowledge of boom truck and lifting equipment operation.
• •Ability to conduct basic vehicle and equipment inspections.
• •Knowledge of preventive maintenance and defect reporting.
• •Knowledge of safe lifting practices and equipment capacity limitations.
• •Ability to properly position and stabilize boom trucks before lifting operations.
• •Knowledge of basic rigging activities and coordination with riggers and signal persons.
• •Ability to follow operational procedures, delivery instructions, and safety requirements.
• •Knowledge of applicable traffic, transport, and company regulations.
• •Good coordination and communication skills.
• •Ability to identify and report unsafe conditions.
• •Ability to maintain accurate operational and delivery documentation.
• •Ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, truckers, and rigging personnel.
• •Flexibility and willingness to work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and beyond regular working hours as required by operational and project requirements.
• •Physical ability to perform duties required in cargo, transportation, and lifting operations.

Licensure / Certifications Required

• •Valid Professional Driver's License with appropriate LTO Driver's License Code for the assigned boom truck, preferably DL Code C to CE for heavy commercial vehicles, and with the appropriate clutch/transmission authorization.
• •Applicable safety and lifting-related training or certification, as required by the assigned operation. (e.g. TESDA NCIII and ACEL Certificate) is a plus

What’s In It For You at 2GO?

• Own meaningful work.
• You’re trusted to lead, decide, and deliver outcomes that move the business forward.
• Belong and grow.
• You’re part of a culture that listens, cares, and invests in your growth and wellbeing.
• Raise the bar.
• You’re empowered and recognized to innovate, perform, and achieve everyday excellence.
• Feel valued—at work and beyond.
• Receive and enjoy competitive compensation, performance bonuses, incentives, travel perks, Day 1 access to health and wellness programs and paid time off designed to support your well-being.