Equipment Operator Job Listing at Savage in TX (Job ID 28546-Texas, USA)

Description

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage 

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $150 Steel Toe Boot Allowance - Semi annual
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Opportunities for growth
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

Here is what you will be doing:

• The Equipment Operator will contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stockpile, and prepare petroleum coke for distribution
• Operate any one of the following on a daily basis: a CAT 980 Loader (or equivalent) and a CAT D8 (or equivalent) Dozer
• Assist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations; i.e. maintenance, clean-up, safety observations and inspections
• Perform thorough pre and post-trip inspections
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment
• Expand personal knowledge of operating equipment
• Report maintenance issues to the maintenance crew
• Understand our critical service requirements and see they are met
• Take an active role in our safety program including attendance at all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors
• Ensure environmental compliance 

Requirements of a successful Equipment Operators:

• Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Because this position operates in the Port of Corpus Christi, candidates:
• Must meet standards for entering the Port, i.e. clean criminal history, ability to pass a  drug screen, possess a current Driver's License and TWIC card at the time of applying
• Should understand best practices of maintaining and safely operating Heavy Equipment
• Must be safety-conscious and understand safe work practices
• Must be comfortable with heights including the ability to walk up and down conveyor belt lines and climb ladders 

Additionally, any knowledge dealing with conveyor systems will be considered a plus, but a willingness to learn the conveyor system is necessary.

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Equipment Operators are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elements. 
• Must be physically able to handle large tools and equipment (60 lbs.)
• Climb on and off the equipment
• Ascend and descend ladders
• Is comfortable with heights 
• Must be willing to work shift work, weekends, and holidays

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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