Boom Truck Driver
Herc RentalsAbout the role
If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal
Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 609 locations and has about 9,700 employees in North America as of March 31, 2026.
In Canada, Herc Rentals has a significant presence with multiple locations across the country. The company provides a wide range of equipment rental services to various industries, including construction, industrial, and government sectors. Herc Rentals is committed to supporting Canadian businesses by offering high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service. The company also focuses on safety and sustainability, ensuring that its operations comply with Canadian regulations and standards.
Job Purpose
- Competitive hourly wage of $38.00 - $40.00 per hour with full benefits and 3 weeks vacation.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive onboarding and training program (approximately 30+ days).
- Opportunity to support major infrastructure, industrial, energy, and construction projects throughout Alberta.
- A safety-first culture focused on teamwork, professionalism, and career growth.
What you will do...
- Safely transport, deliver, and retrieve construction and heavy equipment to customer job sites.
- Operate a boom truck in accordance with all provincial regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
- Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and equipment inspections and report any concerns promptly.
- Secure equipment using proper chaining, strapping, and blocking procedures.
- Navigate a variety of environments, including urban areas, industrial sites, remote locations, and active construction projects.
- Utilize electronic logging devices (ELDs) and mobile technology to accurately record hours, inspections, deliveries, and pickups.
- Communicate professionally with customers to coordinate deliveries, identify drop-off locations, and resolve service-related concerns.
- Respond calmly and professionally to challenging customer situations and provide solutions-focused service.
- Report delivery delays, incidents, accidents, or equipment damage to branch leadership and dispatch.
- Adapt to changing delivery schedules and customer priorities throughout the day.
- Maintain accurate digital records, delivery documentation, and compliance logs.
- Support branch operations when not completing deliveries, including assisting with shop and yard activities such as equipment preparation, basic maintenance support, housekeeping, and general team tasks.
Skills
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Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
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Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to remain professional under pressure and manage difficult customer interactions effectively.
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Technically savvy with the ability to utilize mobile devices, digital logs, and delivery applications.
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Safety-focused mindset with a thorough understanding of transportation and overtime regulations.
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Team-player attitude with a willingness to assist wherever needed.
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Comfortable working o
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