Material Handling - Operator Equipment

Savage Services is hiring a Material Handling-Equipment Operator.  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. Hire Right, Train Right, Treat Right…it’s the Savage way. 

The Material Handling-Equipment Operator will be responsible for safely performing basic tasks required to operate the coal handling system, operate industrial mobile equipment, and perform general maintenance on equipment and facilities at a coal-fired power plant. 

Pay Range $22.00 to $28.00 per hour 

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

• A safety-focused culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Paid holidays
• Built-in overtime
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) matching, Health savings account, Flexible expending account, and parental Leave.
• A Team Member driven safety culture
• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible 

What you will be doing:

• Actively participate in Savage’s safety programs.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment for safety and operational deficiencies.
• Perform basic tasks in the operation of the Coal handling system
• Operation of Heavy Industrial Equipment for the purpose of stockpiling coal, maintaining roads, application of dust suppression, etc.
• Execute general maintenance on mobile equipment, conveyor systems, crushers and train unloading systems.      

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must possess a positive, forward-thinking, safety-minded attitude.
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Experience in the operation of dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skills
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules 

Education/Experience

• High School or GED
• 5+ years of experience

Physical Requirements

• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments
• Work at heights, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders
• Walk on uneven ground up to 3 miles per shift
• Must be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually or as needed
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Job Type: Full-time