Boom Truck Operator

Department: Field Operations  

Work Location: 11-County Metro Area (Twin Cities, MN) 

Job type: Full-Time / Seasonal  

Pay Type / Range:  

Journeyman Union Scale.  $48.96 per hour (based on experience and/or size and type of equipment) 
(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.) 

Union Benefits & Additional Information: 

• Operating Engineers Local 49 Union (https://health49.org/)  

• Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain through your union. 

• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.   

• PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work. 

• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent. 

• Annual boot allowance. 

Job Summary: The Boom Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of boom trucks used to lift, transport, and place materials, tools, and equipment on asphalt paving and underground utility job sites. This role supports paving, grading, and utility crews while maintaining full compliance with company safety policies, DOT regulations, and jobsite requirements. 

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.  

Job Duties & Requirements: 

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Safely operate boom trucks (hydraulic or knuckle‑boom, as applicable) to move, load, unload, and place materials such as pipe, structures, forms, tools, and equipment  

• Perform daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the truck, boom/crane, rigging, and safety equipment  

• Set up boom truck at job sites, including proper use of outriggers, cribbing, and load stabilization  

• Follow load charts, job‑specific lift plans, and weight restrictions at all times  

• Communicate clearly with foremen and ground personnel using hand signals, radios, or other approved methods  

• Assist with loading, securing, and transporting materials between job sites and yards  

• Support paving and utility crews with general labor tasks when not operating the boom truck, as needed  

• Maintain accurate inspection logs, certifications, and equipment condition reports  

• Comply with all safety policies, OSHA regulations, DOT requirements, and site‑specific rules 

• Other tasks as assigned. 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Valid CDL (Class A or B) with acceptable driving record  

• Crane certification is required. 

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating boom trucks or similar equipment in construction  

• Knowledgeable in trench safety requirements. 

• Experience in underground utilities or heavy civil construction 

• Knowledge of safe rigging practices, load calculations, and crane operation principles  

• Familiarity with traffic control zones and working near live traffic  

• Basic mechanical aptitude for identifying maintenance issues 

• Ability to work extended hours during peak construction season  

• Dependable attendance and strong safety awareness 

• Willingness to work extended hours, early mornings, and weekends as needed. 

• High school education or GED equivalent. 

• Strong team player 

• Reliable and on-time. 

Live up to our company Core Values: 

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture. 

• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future.  Quality leads to consistency.  Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business. 

• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.  

• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation.  Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain. 

• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality.  Commitment shows and can be contagious.  

Company Information: 

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service. 

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work.  Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service. 

More reasons to join BR: 

• Family owned and operated 

• Paid Training 

• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within 

• No out of town jobs / home every night 

• Family Oriented – Annual events 

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.