Boom Operator / Driver

New Castle Building Products, Inc.; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) plan with discretionary match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Casual, yet professional environment

Job summary

New Castle Building Products, Inc. is seeking a skilled Boom Operator / Driver for its East Berlin, CT location. The successful candidate will safely transport materials to customer sites and manage loading/unloading duties, with emphasis on safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities include crane operation, material handling, and adhering to all safety practices. CDL with Hazmat, OSHA 10, and NCCCO certification are required, with preference for building-materials experience.

Qualifications

• Must have Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification.
• NCCCO certified.
• OSHA 10.
• CDL Class A or B with Hazmat Endorsement.
• 2+ years Class A or B experience.
• Prior building materials experience is a plus.

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

Skills

Crane operation

CDL Class A or B

Hazmat Endorsement

OSHA 10

Forklift experience

Customer service

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 East Berlin, CT 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 thecustomer'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 Craneor 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
• CDLClass 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
  Wage Range: $28 - $32.30/hour. 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.