Equipment Operator

Savage Services•Port Arthur, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely performs basic tasks to load, unload, and move petroleum coke at the PABTEX Facility and Terminal in Port Arthur, Texas. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy and mobile equipment, completing paperwork, maintaining clean work areas, and assisting maintenance personnel as directed. Operators may occasionally be assigned duties outside their normal responsibilities. The position requires rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary. Work is routinely outdoors and involves exposure to the elements.

Requirements

At least 1 year of heavy equipment experience.
Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Physical ability to handle large tools, climb on and off equipment, and ascend and descend ladders; must not have a fear of heights.
Environmental and safety awareness.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.
High school diploma or GED.
1 year of refinery, plant, or industrial experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous military experience and a proven ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules and operating procedures to support zero-tolerance safety objectives.
Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, dozers, backhoes, ship loaders, conveyors, stacker/reclaimers, rail cars, locomotives, and other mobile equipment.
Complete and maintain required daily paperwork.
Perform housekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down work areas, and keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms, and work rooms clean and tidy.
Assist maintenance personnel as needed and directed.
Occasionally work in areas outside normal duties when instructed by supervision.