Operator - Material Handling

Savage • Earth, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Savage is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator at our Earth, Texas Operation. The Team Member Operator (TMO )'s primary responsibilities include all general labor duties, but are not limited to operating wheeled and track mobile equipment, unloading unit trains, and operating the coal handling system. The TMO will report directly to the Team Leader.

At Savage, we pride ourselves on providing our Team Members with a focus on safety not typically seen in other companies. You will enjoy working in a 5S environment that is safe to work in and free of clutter while receiving top-notch safety training and procedures to ensure that everyone makes it home every night to their loved ones.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Experience in dozer operations, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment
• Work in a team environment, follow company safety guidelines, onsite regulations, and direction from supervisors
• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures and understand a worker’s right to stop work when potential safety hazards threaten oneself or others or damage to company assets
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as directed, reliably reporting for shifts and adhering to work schedules
• Ability to perform basic computer functions
• Must possess effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills and be able to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Must be willing and motivated to learn additional skill sets as directed
• Must be clean-shaven or maintain facial hair in a manner that allows for proper respirator use in emergency situations

Responsibilities

• Operate dozer/loader to move coal and feed conveyors
• Performs daily maintenance on heavy equipment as required
• Occasionally lifts/pushes/pulls objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Complete other duties as directed such as operating the reclaim system and RCD controls as needed
• General Housekeeping

Benefits

• An excellent competitive wage
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”) & Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed