Boom Operator / Driver

New Castle Building Products; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,496; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unparalleled work environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

New Castle Building Products in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a qualified Boom Operator / Driver to safely transport materials and operate cranes. You will be responsible for loading/unloading materials and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Ideal candidates should possess Articulated Boom Crane Certification, NCCCO certification, and have at least 2+ years of experience with a CDL Class A or B license. The position offers a competitive wage range of $28 - $32.30/hour with union benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Warehouse and truck mounted forklift experience required.
• At least 2+ years Class A or B experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport material to the client's location.
• Operate boom to lift and move building materials.
• Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms to prevent malfunctions.
• Frequent lifting and moving of material up to 80 pounds.
• Attend safety meetings as required.

Skills

Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification

Detail-oriented

Customer service orientation

OSHA 10

Forklift operation

Education

CDL Class A or B license with Hazmat Endorsement

NCCCO certification

Tools

Boom Crane

Forklift

Job description

We are looking for a steady, highly-qualified Boom Operator / Driver for our Piscataway, NJ l 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 - Union Benefits

• Unparalleled work environment
• Competitive pay

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.