Heavy Equipment Operator

Savage•Pueblo, CO

17d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Savage Services is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for its Pueblo, Colorado operation at a coal-fired power plant. The role is responsible for safely operating the coal handling system and industrial mobile equipment, unloading railcars, and performing general maintenance on equipment and facilities. The position is full-time, with a rotating 4-on/4-off schedule that alternates between days and nights every two weeks. Shifts are 12 hours, either 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m. Pay is $24.00–$31.00 per hour, based on experience. The work location is 2005 Lime Rd, Pueblo, CO 81006.

Requirements

Experience operating dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
Valid driver’s license.
Positive, forward-thinking, safety-minded attitude.
Willingness to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Ability to read, write, and understand English; follow written and/or verbal instructions; and use basic math and computer skills.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to required work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to work in coal dust, hazardous noise, confined spaces, and hot or cold environments.
Comfort working at heights and climbing stairs and ladders.
Ability to walk on uneven ground for up to 3 miles per shift.
Ability to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test to wear a respirator, and to recertify annually or as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Operate D9, D10, and 854K rubber-tire dozers and other heavy industrial equipment to stockpile coal, maintain roads, apply dust suppression, and perform related tasks.
Perform general maintenance on mobile equipment, conveyor systems, crushers, and train unloading systems.
Operate a locomotive, perform switching, and do ground work; training is provided.
Unload bottom-dump railcars.
Actively participate in Savage’s safety programs.
Perform daily equipment inspections to identify safety and operational deficiencies.
Perform basic tasks involved in operating the coal handling system.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth
Uniforms and laundry service
Paid time off and holidays
Overtime
Profit sharing
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Parental leave
Potential benefits package may include life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts