Boom Operator / Driver

New Castle Building Products; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Casual, professional environment

Job summary

New Castle Building Products is seeking a Boom Operator / Driver for our Bensalem, PA location. You will safely transport materials to client sites, load/unload from warehouse to trucks, and unload materials upon arrival.

Prior building materials experience is a plus, and a professional, safety-conscious approach is essential. Key duties include operating the boom, inspecting crane mechanisms, verifying load weights, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Articulated or knuckle boom certification required.
• NCCCO certification required.
• Hazmat and CDL A/B with Hazmat endorsement preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• 2+ years Class A/B driving with building materials experience.
• Detail-oriented and customer-service focused.

Responsibilities

• Operate boom to lift/move building materials from ground to top of building and onto trucks.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions.
• Determine load weights and check against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices; perform repairs as needed.
• Operate forklift for material handling in a safe manner.
• Frequent lifting/moving of material up to 80 pounds.
• Support order fulfillment in a dynamic warehouse environment.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal relations with customers and colleagues.
• Follow safety practices and attend safety meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Boom crane cert

NCCCO certified

OSHA 10

CDL Hazmat

Customer service

Detail oriented

Class A/B exp

Tools

Forklift experience

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 Bensalem, PA 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

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

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