CDL Class B Boom Driver

Kamconewengland; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamco Supply Corp. of New England is seeking Class B Drivers-Boom Operators to deliver products to job sites and supervise laborers as needed. The role emphasizes safe, timely deliveries and coordination with dispatch while maintaining equipment and logs.

Candidates must hold a valid CDL, maintain a clean driving record, and participate in mandatory DOT programs. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, operating cranes/boom, following directions, and keeping mileage logs.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
• Clean driving history, participation in mandatory DOT programs.
• Some schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks from the facility to designated job sites safely and in a timely manner.
• Load and unload building materials on and off trucks and carry materials onto job sites.
• Keep mileage logs as necessary.
• Follow directions from dispatcher/branch management.
• Convey directions and work effectively with a partner.
• Operate forklifts/ cranes/boom as required.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Maintain care and maintenance of assigned vehicle and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Safe driving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Crane/boom operation

Education

CDL certification

Clean driving record

DOT program participation

Job description

ABOUT KAMCO SUPPLY

Kamco Supply Corp. of New England is one of the largest independent distributors of commercial building materials in the United States, supplying drywall, ceilings, steel framing, insulation, and specialty construction products to contractors and developers nationwide

SUMMARY:

Our Class B Drivers-Boom Operators are responsible for delivering products and materials on a timely basis to job sites, as well as, for loading and unloading trucks and providing supervision/direction to laborers as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive trucks from the facility to designated job sites safely and in a timely manner.
• Load and unload building materials on and off trucks and carry materials onto job sites.
• Keep mileage logs as necessary.
• Ability to follow directions from dispatcher/branch management.
• Ability to convey directions and work effectively with a partner.
• Operate forklifts periodically.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of assigned vehicle.
• Must be able to operate designated crane/boom, or moffett safely and efficiently.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Notify branch management immediately on any unsafe loading condition.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Some schooling is preferred.
• One must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• One must also obtain a clean driving history record.
• Participate in mandatory DOT federal programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Will experience frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequently experience lifting and carrying objects including overhead lifting (weights will vary from 50 to 150 pounds).
• Dexterity to manipulate and utilize equipment on an as needed basis.
• Obtain visual acuity.
• Will be exposed to environmental surroundings - e.g. dust and varying temperatures.