Posted 2 months ago
Boom Operator
@ Watson Building Supplies
Ontario
Overview
Watson Building Supplies, part of the GMS and SRS Distribution family, is hiring a full-time Boom Operator in Belleville, Ontario. The role transports building materials to job sites with a boom truck and places them at requested locations. Pay is $26.54 to $31.30 per hour and the posting describes a clean driver's abstract and crane certification as basic qualifications.
Responsibilities:
- Transport building materials to job sites in a boom truck
- Perform circle checks and logbook entries
- Operate boom or mobile crane for loading and unloading
- Verify load security and accuracy
- Communicate with customers and trades on site
Requirements summary:
- Valid DZ/AZ driver's licence with two years' experience
- Clean driver's abstract
- 0–8 ton mobile crane certification with one year's experience
- Practical written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 100 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | 0–8 ton mobile crane certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Watson Building Supplies
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Position Purpose:
The Boom Truck Operator transports products to job sites and places these materials in requested work locations.
Work Location:
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform circle-checks and complete logbook entries. Transport loads in a professional manner, following the road rules and representing the company to the highest standards.
- Ensure proper vehicle and boom/ mobile crane maintenance and servicing. Verify load security and accuracy. Deliver materials to the satisfaction of customers and maintain an emphasis on safety, service, and efficiency. Safe operation of the boom/ mobile crane while loading and unloading. Communicate with customers and other trades on construction sites.
- Maintain contact with dispatch and work to resolve issues as they arise.
- Prepare trucks for reloading and assist warehouse staff as needed. Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Basic Qualifications
- Valid DZ/AZ driver’s license (or equivalent) with a minimum of two years of experience and a clean driver’s abstract.
- 0–8-ton mobile crane certification with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Practical written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics.
- Basic hand tool skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs. Sitting and driving for long periods.
- Frequently climbing up and downstairs. Pulling, pushing, bending, and torso twisting movements to transfer building materials between truck and job site.
The (range of) compensation for this position is $26.54 to $31.30Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Belleville130 Adam Street Belleville, ON K8N 2X9
SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.
If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.
Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.
Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.
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