What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL-A Boom Truck Driver position at Northeastern Building Supply?
Boom Truck / CDL Driver – Northeastern Building Supply
Job Overview
Northeastern Building Supply is seeking a skilled Boom Truck Operator / CDL Driver to support our building-materials delivery operations. In this role, you will safely operate boom trucks for sheetrock and lumber, flatbed trucks, Moffett/piggyback forklifts, and tractor trailers (manual or automatic). You will be responsible for delivering materials to residential and commercial jobsites, ensuring accuracy, safety, and exceptional customer service.
If you excel with equipment, enjoy independent work, and want to grow within a fast-paced building-supply environment, this is the ideal opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate boom trucks to load drywall, lumber, and other building materials
- Drive flatbed trucks (manual or automatic transmissions)
- Operate Moffett/piggyback forklifts for unloading and jobsite placement
- Drive tractor trailers to move materials between yards, reloads, and job sites
- Perform safe and accurate roof drops, window deliveries, garage drops, curbside deliveries
- Secure loads using proper strapping, blocking, and tie-down procedures
- Communicate with dispatch, yard staff, and customers to ensure smooth deliveries
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT and company requirements
- Maintain clean, safe, and well-functioning equipment
- Follow all safety policies and operate in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and company standards
- Assist with material handling when needed (loading/unloading at yard or jobsite)
Experience / Requirements
- Valid CDL A
- Ability to drive manual and automatic transmissions
- Experience operating:
- Boom trucks (drywall, lumber, metal studs, insulation)
- Moffett/piggyback forklifts
- Flatbeds
- Tractor trailers
- Knowledge of proper load securement for drywall, lumber, metal studs, and other building materials
- Comfortable navigating residential neighborhoods, job sites, tight access areas
- Strong understanding of jobsite safety practices
- Ability to read delivery tickets and verify material accuracy
- Customer-service mindset with professional communication skills
- Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues
- Must be able to lift 50–75 lbs as needed
- Stand for long periods of time
- Sit for long periods of time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $30