Material Handling

Savage•Earth, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Savage is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator, also referred to as a Team Member Operator (TMO), for its Earth, Texas operation. The role includes general labor duties, operating wheeled and tracked mobile equipment, unloading unit trains, and operating the coal handling system. The TMO reports directly to the Team Leader. The position works primarily outdoors, with exposure to minimal to high concentrations of coal dust and extreme weather, including wind, heat, and cold. Team members work rotating 12-hour shifts and may work overtime as directed. Savage describes its work environment as a 5S environment focused on safety, cleanliness, and safety training.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have experience operating dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
Work effectively in a team environment and follow company safety guidelines, onsite regulations, and supervisors’ directions.
Adhere to safety policies and procedures and understand a worker’s right to stop work when potential safety hazards threaten people or company assets.
Work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as directed.
Perform basic computer functions.
Have effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Be willing and motivated to learn additional skill sets as directed.
Work outdoors in conditions that may include coal dust, wind, heat, and cold.
Work at heights and climb stairs and ladders.
Lift up to 50 pounds; objects weighing more than 50 pounds must be moved using additional manpower or machine-assisted lifting techniques.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the environment and position.
Pass annual OSHA respirator and pulmonary function tests.
Be clean-shaven or maintain facial hair in a manner that allows proper respirator use in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Operate dozers and loaders to move coal and feed conveyors.
Perform daily maintenance on heavy equipment as required.
Perform general labor duties, including unloading unit trains and operating the coal handling system.
Operate the reclaim system and RCD controls as needed.
Perform general housekeeping.
Follow company safety guidelines, onsite regulations, and supervisors’ directions.
Report reliably for shifts and adhere to work schedules.