Boom Operator / Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Casual, yet professional environment

Job summary

New Castle Building Products, Inc. in East Berlin, CT, seeks a steady Boom Operator/Driver to safely transport materials to client sites and load/unload from warehouse to truck and site. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and customer service.

Responsibilities include operating boom cranes, ensuring loads are within capacity, maintaining equipment, and supporting order fulfillment while adhering to OSHA requirements and company safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must have articulated boom crane or knuckle boom certification.
• NCCCO certification.
• CDL Class A or B license with Hazmat Endorsement.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Warehouse and truck-mounted forklift experience.
• At least 2+ years Class A or B experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate boom to lift and move building materials from ground to top of building.
• Inspect crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
• Maintain and lubricate cables, pulleys, or grappling devices and perform repairs as needed.
• Operate forklift safely with appropriate safety equipment.
• Frequent lifting of material up to 80 pounds.
• Support order fulfillment in a dynamic warehouse environment.
• Provide excellent interpersonal relations with customers and colleagues.
• Observe and follow all safety practices and attend safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Boom crane certification

NCCCO certified

CDL Class A/B

Hazmat endorsement

OSHA 10

Customer service

Safety mindset

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 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 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

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.