Boom/Crane Operator Delivery

Builders FirstSource • East Hartford, CT

4d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Drive for BFS, the #1 name in the industry and America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. At Builders FirstSource, we value our drivers and will support you at every turn through continued learning and training, the right equipment, tools, technology, and an overriding commitment to safety and career growth.

PURPOSE
Operates boom and/or crane to move heavy construction material into specific areas of the yard or onto delivery truck, including rigging, planning and hoisting. Inspects and maintains boom/crane equipment in order to ensure safety and prevent damage to equipment and surrounding structures.
Note: If employee is a CDL Driver that transports material to customer site and also operates a boom or crane attached to the truck, move employee into either job code 280268 - Driver CDL – Boom/Crane or 280269 – Sr Driver CDL – Boom/Crane.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools
• Knowledge of basic math and measurement skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to read and understand machine and equipment diagrams and system schematics
• ProBuild Boom/Crane Operator certification
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years boom and/or crane operation experience, or equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Requires Boom or Crane Operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates boom including rigging, planning and hoisting of a variety of heavy construction materials; performs pre-operational inspection and maintenance of boom/crane.
• Moves material into specific areas of the yard or hoist material onto the delivery truck.
• May ride along with Driver to assist in the unloading of material at the customer site.
• Calculates the boom/crane capacities and weights and checks clearances so that buildings, hydro wires and foundation of the machine will not be damaged during operation.
• Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great perks and benefits
• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
• Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED