Lumberyard Boom Truck Operator/Yard Support - CDL Required

Austin Builders Supply

  • Austin, MN
  • $23.00-28.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Benefits:
  • Access to group health and dental plans
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
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.Position SummaryWe 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 drive a truck with manual transmission.
  • If you are looking for a delivery only or truck driving position, this is not for you. This position also requires warehouse work including forklift operating, loading/unloading materials from trucks, putting lumber away and other duties as assigned.
In this position, your primary duties include but are not limited to:-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 or 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 operationsPhysical 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 capacityCognitive 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 detailRequired 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 proactivePreferred Qualifications:-Boom truck operating and forklift experienceThis 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.*Salary dependent on qualifications and experience

Austin Builders Supply