Lumberyard Boom Truck Operator/Yard Support - CDL Required

Austin Builders Supply; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Access to group health and dental plans

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A family-owned lumberyard in Minnesota is seeking a skilled Lumberyard Boom Truck Operator/Yard Support. Responsibilities include operating a boom truck for transporting materials, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate must possess a valid CDL license and have a clean driving record. This position emphasizes safety and teamwork in a dynamic work environment, providing an excellent opportunity for individuals with the right qualifications and initiative to join a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL – Class A or B driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Proven ability to self-manage and show initiative.
• Ability to obtain a DOT health card.
• Willingness to operate boom truck and coordinate yard deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Operate boom truck to load/unload and deliver materials safely.
• Coordinate delivery schedule for efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on the boom truck.
• Properly secure loads before leaving the yard and ensure safety.
• Safely unload and deliver materials while prioritizing safety.

Skills

CDL License – Class A or B

Clean driving record

Effective communication

Attention to detail

DOT Health Card

Self-Management

Effective Communication

Boom Truck & Forklift Experience

Tools

Boom truck

Forklift

Job description

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Access to group health and dental plans
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

THIS IS NOT STRICTLY A TRUCK DRIVING POSITION.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety conscious Lumberyard Boom Truck Operator/Yard Support candidate to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for operating a boom truck to load, unload and transport lumber and other building supplies to jobsites. The successful candidate will place a crucial role ensuring our customers receive accurate and timely deliveries and will also provide support in our yard building orders alongside other yard staff.

A requirement of this position is the candidate must hold a valid CDL – Class A or B driver’s license with air brake endorsement + manual transmission, a clean driving record and ability to obtain a DOT health card. DO NOT apply for this position if you do not have a valid CDL license allowing you to operate a manual transmission.

* If you are looking for a delivery only or truck driving position, this is not for you.

Primary Duties

• Loading and unloading trucks, trailers, flatbeds and boom truck with precision and accuracy
• Accurately pulling orders, staging orders and completing deliveries
• Coordinate delivery schedule so back-to-back loads are delivered efficiently
• Properly secures loads before leaving the yard
• Safely unload and deliver materials while prioritizing personal safety and the safety of those around you
• Ability to judge distance while delivering materials and operating the boom
• Upon arriving at jobsite, safely maneuver truck in sometimes tight locations
• Preforming routine maintenance checks on the boom truck to ensure proper functioning and report any maintenance issues promptly
• Completing deliveries in other fleet vehicles
• Stock lumber and building materials into storage bins/racks – both manually and by forklift/pallet jack
• Maintain customer relationships by treating them in a professional, friendly manner
• Communicating effectively with coworkers and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure efficient operations

Physical Requirements

• Stamina to continuously work and lift 75-100 pounds repeatedly
• Continuously working in an outside environment in all weather conditions
• Load/unload materials using forklift
• Physically able to pull orders by hand and break down loads to safe limits for boom load capacity

Cognitive Requirements

• Must be able to prioritize jobsites and deadlines
• Must be able to manage stress depending on customers delivery window of time
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur
• Must be able to multitask and follow directions
• Extreme attention to detail

Required Qualifications

• Valid CDL License – Class A or B with air brake endorsement and ability to drive a manual transmission truck
• Clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a DOT health card
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative and be proactive

Preferred Qualifications

• Boom truck operating and forklift experience

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and teamwork. If you have the skills and qualifications required for this role, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

*Wage dependent on qualifications and experience

Austin Builders Supply is a family-owned lumberyard and hardware retailer that started in 1988. From the onset, our mission has been to provide quality materials, outstanding customer service and the professional knowledge needed to answer your building and remodeling questions. Austin Builders Supply serves all customers – contractors, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers.