Boom Operator / Driver

New Castle Building Products; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Casual, yet professional work env.

Job summary

New Castle Building Products in Eatontown, NJ is seeking a steady Boom Operator / Driver to safely transport building materials to client sites, load/unload from warehouse to truck, and unload at the customer's location.

The ideal candidate will hold articulated boom crane or knuckle boom certification, NCCCO, CDL A or B with Hazmat, OSHA 10, and at least 2 years of Class A or B experience; prior building materials experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have Articulated Boom Crane or Knuckle Boom Certification.
• NCCCO certification required.
• CDL Class A or B with Hazmat endorsement.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Prior experience in building materials is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and customer-service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport building materials to client locations.
• Load and unload material between warehouse and truck as needed.
• Unload materials at customer sites.
• Operate boom to lift/move materials to top of buildings as required.
• Inspect and maintain crane mechanisms and lifting accessories.
• Maintain safe forklift operation and adhere to safety protocols.
• Represent the company with professional conduct and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Articulated boom cert

NCCCO certified

CDL A or B with Hazmat

OSHA 10

Safety conscious

Customer service

Tools

Crane safety inspections

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 Eatontown, NJ 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 requiredYou 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.

• 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, such as health insurance, life insurance, 401k, Paid time off including vacation, sick, caregiver, and bereavement as well as paid company holidays. 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.