Boom Operator

New Castle Building Products, Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

New Castle Building Products, Inc. is seeking a Boom Operator / Driver for the Ronkonkoma location. You will safely transport material to client sites, load/unload at warehouses, and unload materials on-site while maintaining a high standard of safety and customer service.

The role requires articulated boom certification, NCCCO, CDL with Hazmat, OSHA 10, and forklift experience, with at least 2+ years of Class A/B experience. Union benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification
• NCCCO certified
• CDL Class A or B with Hazmat Endorsement
• OSHA 10
• Warehouse and truck-mounted forklift experience
• At least 2+ years Class A or B experience

Responsibilities

• Operate boom to lift/move building materials from ground storage and trucks to the top of buildings
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms to prevent malfunctions
• Determine load weights and ensure safe lifting limits
• Lubricate and maintain crane mechanisms and cables
• Operate forklift safely with proper PPE
• Frequent lifting/moving of materials up to 80 pounds
• Support order fulfillment in a dynamic warehouse environment
• Maintain excellent customer and colleague relations
• Attend safety meetings and adhere to safety practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Boom crane cert

NCCCO certified

CDL with Hazmat

OSHA 10

Forklift experience

2+ years Class A/B

Job description

Description

If you enjoy steady work that involves predictability, consistency where tasks are done in an orderly and systematic way and are privately recognized for your spotless safety record, then keep reading!
We are New Castle Building Products, a leading commercial and residential building materials company with over 20 locations from Maryland to Massachusetts. Our success is rooted in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.
We are looking for a steady, highly-qualified Boom Operator / Driver for our Ronkonkoma location. In this role, your responsibilities will be to safely transport material to the client's location, load/unload material from the warehouse to and from your truck as needed, and unload material when you arrive at the customer's site. We prefer experienced candidates who are professional, courteous, and always drive safely.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Operate boom to lift and move building materials from ground storage areas and trucks to top of building
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
• Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary
• Operate forklift in a safe manner with proper safety equipment
• Frequent lifting and moving of material up to 80 pounds
• Ability to function in a dynamic warehouse environment including order fulfillment
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills for positive relationships with both customers and colleagues
• Observes and understands all safety practices and procedures
• Attend safety meetings as required
• You will be expected to perform other duties as assigned

Requirements For The Role

• MUST have Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification
• NCCCO certified
• Prior experience in building materials a plus
• Must be detail and customer service oriented
• OSHA 10
• Warehouse and truck mounted forklift experience
• At least 2+ years Class A or B experience
• CDL Class A or B license with Hazmat Endorsement

What is in it for me?

BENEFITS - Union Benefits

• Unparalleled work environment
• Competitive pay

Wage Range: $28 - $32.30/hour based on the Union Contract. In compliance with applicable law, this range is a good faith estimate based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.