Boom Lift Operator - Military veterans preferred

Join the team that has been powering growth and an excellent reputation for over 60 years!

Etna Supply is an industry leader in plumbing, heating, underground, municipal, and fire protection wholesale distribution throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We are committed to sound financial principles, building partnerships that foster teamwork, and striving for continuous improvement.  We are dedicated to fairness, integrity, and respect.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including quarterly bonuses! 
• 5 different lines of business and 2 subsidiaries that provide company stability through diversification.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
• The fun challenge of working in a fast-paced, multi-location, diverse business function environment.

Join us as a Boom Lift Operator.  We’re looking for a safety-focused, reliable Boom Truck Operator to join our team! In this role, you’ll be based in South Bend, IN, and will operate a boom truck to deliver pipe and related products to job sites throughout the Midwest. This is a key position that requires precision, professionalism, and strong customer service.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a boom truck for delivery and placement of building materials and supplies
• Load, secure, and transport materials from the South Bend branch to job sites across the Midwest
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, inspections, and required paperwork
• Use boom controls and rigging to safely place materials at job sites (rooftops, upper floors, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and job site crews to ensure accurate and timely deliveries
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and routine maintenance checks
• Follow DOT regulations and always company safety protocols
• Assist with warehouse duties or material handling when not on deliveries

Requirements:

• Valid CDL (Class B minimum, Class A preferred) with clean driving record
• Boom Truck Certification (ABC) & (NCCCO or equivalent preferred, or ability to obtain)
• Minimum of 2 years of CDL driving experience, preferably with knuckle boom or crane truck operation
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work in outdoor environments year-round
• Knowledge of load securement, rigging techniques, and basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience delivering to construction sites preferred 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below reflect the requirements of a Boom Truck Operator position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit in and operate a commercial vehicle for extended periods, while also walking, climbing, bending, and using hands and arms to control boom equipment and secure loads.
• Frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs; occasionally handle loads up to 100 lbs when rigging or assisting with deliveries.
• Must always maintain focus and alertness to safely operate heavy equipment and perform job functions in high-risk environments.
• Vision requirements include distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus for safe driving, load placement, and rigging.
• Work involves regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions year-round, as well as dust, noise, vibrations, and moving mechanical parts.
• Noise levels can range from moderate to high depending on job site and equipment use.
• Must pass a substance abuse screening and comply with all DOT and company safety requirements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.