Boom/Crane Operator Delivery

Builders FirstSource • East Hartford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• ProBuild Boom/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.

What This Job Offers

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