Boom Operator

Foundation Building Materials; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading distributor of building materials as a Boom Truck Driver, where your driving expertise will be valued. This role offers local delivery routes that promote work-life balance while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. You'll be part of a supportive team that prioritizes safety, customer focus, and teamwork. With excellent benefits and well-maintained equipment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their driving career in a rewarding environment. If you have a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety, consider this exciting position that combines your skills with a company that values its employees.

Benefits

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Friendly work environment

Well-maintained equipment

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL required with boom experience.
• 1-year commercial driving experience and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trucks daily and ensure proper loading and securing of materials.
• Unload, protect, and stage materials as per customer directives.

Skills

Class A or B CDL

Boom experience

Commercial driving experience

Customer service skills

Physical capacity to lift 75+ lbs

Knowledge of building materials

Safety compliance

Dependability and work ethic

Tools

Boom trucks

Box trucks

Fork trucks

Job description

639 Oakwood Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110, USA Req #947

Friday, August 9, 2024

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading North American distributor of building materials focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of local construction trades with best-in-class products and services. Based in California, FBM has more than 6,000 employees in more than 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada. FBM’s core values – safety first, a focus on customers and team members, honesty and integrity – form the foundation for an outstanding customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Well-maintained equipment
• Excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401(k)

Position Overview

Put Yourself in the Driver's Seat! Local delivery routes that allow for work-life balance. We know that Boom Truck Drivers are an elite group of professionals. At FBM, we believe that safe, qualified drivers are an important part of our overall team operation.

We hope your driving career continues to be a long and safe one. As you make decisions about your career, consider professional driving that fits your life with FBM.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess valid Class A or B CDL.
• Boom experience required.
• Minimum 1-year consistent commercial driving experience.
• Able to lift 75+ lbs.
• Physical capacity to perform job tasks.
• Arrive to work on time when scheduled.
• The ability to inspect trucks daily and verify that they are loaded and secured properly when leaving the facility in accordance with Company and D.O.T. standards.
• The ability to unload, protect, move, and stage materials as specified by customer directive.
• Strong customer service skills.
• A safe driving record.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of operation of piggy-back trucks, box trucks, and fork trucks.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of building materials.
• Conform to all safety rules and regulations of the Company and OSHA standards.
• Support our company values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity, and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers.
• Dependable with a great work ethic.
• Able to work 40-50 hours per week.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Additional training such as Boom Operating, Forklift, and other specified equipment may be required.
• Display leadership and may be requested to direct and supervise within their department.
• Maintain a basic knowledge of products.

Requirements

• After receipt of conditional offer of employment, must be able to pass drug screen/physical/background check.

FBM promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace with respect to all categories protected under applicable State and Federal law.