Boom Operator / Driver

New Castle Building Products; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

New Castle Building Products, a leading building materials company, is seeking a highly-qualified Boom Operator/Driver for their Baltimore, MD location. The role involves safely transporting materials, operating the boom, and ensuring equipment functionality. Candidates must possess essential certifications like NCCCO and CDL Class A or B with Hazmat endorsement, along with 2+ years of driving experience. The position offers competitive pay, paid time off, and health insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• MUST have Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification.
• CDL Class A or B license with Hazmat Endorsement required.
• At least 2+ years Class A or B experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport material to the client's location.
• Operate boom to lift and move building materials.
• Inspect crane mechanisms to prevent malfunctions.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Education

Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification

NCCCO certification

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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 Baltimore, MD 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
• Observe and understand 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

Benefits

Highlights of our benefits package for full-time employees are below.

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance plans
• Casual, yet professional work environment