Boom Truck Operator

Martins Construction, a Posillico Company, is one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most prominent general contractors in heavy highway and bridge construction. Reinforcing that reputation is the commitment from our tightly-knit group of project managers and field crews who ensure that unmatched quality, value, and integrity are built into every one of our projects. Since 1993, Martins Construction has consistently tackled some of the region’s largest and most challenging projects with safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Our expertise span multiple core segments of the heavy highway and bridge construction arena, across Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC.

The Boom Truck Operator supports construction projects by safely loading, transporting, and placing heavy materials on active job sites. This role involves operating boom trucks with precision, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with site teams to ensure efficient and secure material handling.

• Safely operate a boom truck to lift, position, and place materials in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company standards.
• Conduct pre-/post-trip inspections and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Secure loads using proper rigging techniques and DOT requirements.
• Assist with traffic control, site cleanup, and material handling as needed.

• Work with crews to coordinate deliveries, staging, and offloading of materials.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs and follow maintenance protocols.
• Operate additional equipment (e.g., dump trucks, lowboys) when qualified.

• Adhere to NCCCO, OSHA, and ASME standards for crane operations.
• Complete job tickets, safety reports, and other required paperwork.

• Valid CDL (Class
  
  A)
• NCCCO Boom Truck Operator Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• 2+ years of boom truck experience in construction/utility environments.
• Proficiency in rigging, load charts, and DOT securement.
• Follow oral and written directions and plans
• Required to wear safety toe boots and four-inch sleeves on shirts, along with any additional PPE (hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, etc)
• Ability to pass drug screening, background check, and fit-for-duty tests. All employees are subject to randoms and reasonable suspicion drug testing

• Experience with Procore or similar construction software
• Familiarity with bridge structures
• Spanish-speaking skills (a plus for diverse team communication)

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Handle physically demanding tasks (lifting, climbing, etc.)
• Must be able to work on weekends and at night when needed, sometimes with limited notice
• Willingness to travel locally within the DMV area

Superintendents while taking daily direction from the field supervisor's staff.

Capitol Heights, MD

Competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, 401(K) with employer match, paid time off, and more!

Martins Construction is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.