Material Handling

Savage•Earth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Savage is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator at its Earth, Texas Operation. The Team Member Operator (TMO) performs general labor duties, including operating wheeled and track mobile equipment, unloading unit trains, and operating the coal handling system. The position reports directly to the Team Leader. The work is primarily outdoors, in an environment with minimal to high concentrations of coal dust and exposure to extreme weather, including wind, heat, and cold. Team Members work in a 5S environment with a focus on safety, training, and procedures.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Experience operating dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
Ability to work in a team environment and follow company safety guidelines, onsite regulations, and supervisor direction.
Must understand a worker’s right to stop work when potential safety hazards threaten oneself or others or may damage company assets.
Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as directed, reliably report for shifts, and adhere to work schedules.
Ability to perform basic computer functions.
Effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be willing and motivated to learn additional skill sets as directed.
Ability to work outdoors in minimal to high concentrations of coal dust and in extreme weather, including wind, heat, and cold.
Ability and willingness to perform essential physical functions, including working at heights, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must pass annual OSHA respirator and pulmonary function tests.
Must be clean-shaven or maintain facial hair in a manner that allows proper respirator use in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Operate dozer and loader to move coal and feed conveyors.
Perform daily maintenance on heavy equipment as required.
Occasionally lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Perform other duties as directed, including operating the reclaim system and RCD controls as needed.
Perform general housekeeping.
Operate wheeled and track mobile equipment, unload unit trains, and operate the coal handling system.
Work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as directed, reliably reporting for shifts and adhering to work schedules.
Follow company safety guidelines, onsite regulations, supervisor direction, and all safety policies and procedures.
Use extra manpower or machine-assisted lifting techniques to move objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Wear proper personal protective equipment as dictated by the environment and position.