Boom Operator / Driver

New Castle Building Products, Inc.; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) plan with discretionary match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

New Castle Building Products, Inc. in East Berlin, CT is seeking a steady Boom Operator / Driver to safely transport materials to customer sites and load/unload at warehouses and jobsites.

The ideal candidate will hold a CDL Class A or B with Hazmat, NCCCO certification, OSHA 10, and at least 2 years of Class A/B experience; forklift familiarity is preferred. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

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

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

Safe driving

Customer service orientation

Team communication

Physical stamina

Education

CDL Class A or B

Hazmat Endorsement

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

NCCCO certification

Forklift experience

Articulated/Knuckle Boom Certification

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 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 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.