Boom Operator / Driver

New Castle Building Products; New Hampton (NY); On-site; USD 58,240 - 66,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Casual, professional work environment

Job summary

New Castle Building Products, a leading building materials supplier, seeks a steady Boom Operator / Driver for our Middletown, NY location. You will safely transport materials, load/unload, and ensure secure delivery while maintaining excellent customer relations on site.

The role requires articulated/knuckle boom certification, NCCCO, CDL A/B with Hazmat, OSHA 10, and 2+ years of Class A/B experience, plus forklift experience in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold articulated or knuckle boom certification.
• NCCCO certified must.
• CDL Class A or B with Hazmat endorsement required.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• 2+ years Class A or B experience.
• Warehouse and truck-mounted forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate boom to lift and move building materials to and from heights.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms to prevent malfunctions.
• Determine load weights and ensure safe lifting limits.
• Clean, lubricate and maintain crane components.
• Operate forklift safely with required PPE.
• Frequent lifting and moving up to 80 pounds.
• Support order fulfillment in a dynamic warehouse environment.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Follow all safety procedures and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Safety-minded

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NCCCO certification

OSHA 10

CDL Class A or B

Hazmat Endorsement

Tools

Articulated Boom Crane

Knuckle Boom

Forklift

Job description

If you enjoy steady work that involves predictability, consistency where tasks are done in an orderly and systematic way and are privately recognized for your spotless safety record, then keep reading!

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 Middletown, NY 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

You Will Receive

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/hour plus additional benefits. 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.