Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and safety-driven

Zoom Boom Operator

to join our structural steel team in Nisku on the day-shift. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a telehandler (Zoom Boom) to safely move, load, and position large structural steel components such as beams, columns, and fabricated assemblies in both shop and field environments. This position plays a critical role in supporting fabrication, loading, and erection workflows by ensuring timely and precise material handling in often tight and high-risk environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate Zoom Boom to lift, transport, and position structural steel members in the shop, laydown yard, and on job sites. Handle long, heavy, and awkward steel components using appropriate attachments and rigging. Work closely with ironworkers, welders, crane operators, and supervisors to coordinate safe and efficient material movement. Load and unload trucks with structural steel, ensuring securement and accurate placement to prevent damage or imbalance. Perform daily pre-use inspections and ensure the Zoom Boom is in safe operating condition. Follow site-specific safety procedures, especially around elevated work areas, welding zones, and crane activity. Assist with ground rigging, staging of materials, and general yard organization as needed. Maintain a clean and organized work area, contributing to site efficiency and safety. Report any equipment malfunctions, safety hazards to the supervisor.

Qualifications

Valid Zoom Boom / Telehandler Operator certification Minimum 2 years of experience operating a telehandler in structural steel fabrication, erection, or yard environments. Solid understanding of structural steel shapes, handling techniques, and load balancing. Competency in rigging and load securing practices; able to assess load weight, center of gravity, and lift plans. Strong communication skills; able to follow direction and coordinate movements in high-risk work zones. Comfortable working in changing outdoor conditions, at height, and around other heavy equipment. Physically fit, with the ability to lift, climb, and operate in a physically demanding environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 44 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nisku, AB T9E 7Y3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Zoom Boom Operator: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person