Job Title: Union Operator (Local 49)
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- CDL / Class-A
- Boom Truck Certification
Company: Northern Dewatering
About Us:Northern Dewatering, Inc. is seeking a skilled and safety-minded Boom Truck Driver/Operator
with a valid boom truck certification and Class A CDL. This role has two key functions:
transporting equipment and materials to job sites and safely operating boom trucks to assist
with the installation of groundwater control, dewatering, and sewer bypass systems.
Our company is built on long-term commitment — many of our employees have been with us
for years. We take pride in providing steady work, solid pay, and a dependable place to build a
career.
Job Summary:
Responsibilities:
- Drive Class A CDL vehicles to haul equipment, pumps, pipe, and materials to and from
job sites. - Secure, load, and unload equipment and materials safely in compliance with DOT and
company standards. - Perform daily vehicle inspections and ensure trucks remain in safe working conditions.
- Maintain accurate driving logs and delivery records.
- Safely operate boom trucks to lift, load, unload, and set pumps, pipe, and related
equipment. - Operate heavy equipment such as Front-end loaders, skid-steers, and other
construction-related machinery. - Assist field crews with the installation, operation, and removal of dewatering and sewer
bypass systems, including wellpoints, deep wells, pumps, and piping. - Support water and sewer bypass projects, including setup, removal, monitoring, and
maintenance of pumping systems. - Work closely with Foreman to support site-specific lifting and installation needs.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on boom trucks and lifting equipment.
- Support other field tasks as needed, including site prep, pipe handling, and general labor
duties.
Qualifications
- Must be an active member in good standing with IUOE Local 49.
- Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record (required).
- Valid Boom Truck Certification (required).
- Proven experience operating CDL trucks and boom trucks safely and efficiently.
- Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and maintaining trucks and lifting
equipment. - Ability to read and follow project specifications, safety protocols, and supervisor
instructions. - Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to travel to various job sites; employees are typically home on weekends.
Physical Requirements
- Stooping, bending, crawling, and climbing (stairs, ladders, uneven ground, equipment).
- Reaching, lifting, twisting, and carrying materials/equipment.
- Walking on rough, uneven, or muddy ground.
- Must be able to regularly lift, carry, and move objects up to 75 pounds with or without
assistance. - Ability to work long hours, including weekends, as projects require.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive $48.96/hr. union wage per Local 49 contract.
- Benefits package through Local 49 (health, pension, etc.).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
- Bonus opportunities based on performance and company success.
- Steady work with a well-established Minnesota contractor where employees stay long-
term.
Additional Information
We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the
specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications,
location, and internal equity considerations.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may
be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as
necessitated by business demands.
Northern Dewatering Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer company. We are
dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law
including but not limited to race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran status,
disability, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, affectional preference, status with regard to
public assistance, sexual orientation, honesty testing, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic testing or
outside use of lawful products. Northern Dewatering expects all working employees to be drug
free and alcohol free. You may be subjected to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-
accident, periodic and random, unannounced drug, cannabis, and/or alcohol testing.
