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Memphis, TN | Full Time
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Progress Rail is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator Near Memphis, TN
Job Purpose
The Equipment Operator will perform a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks involving the operation, servicing, and maintenance of heavy equipment in a industrial recycling operation.
Req ID
9537BR
City
Memphis
State:
Tennessee
Company Description
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com.
Key Job Elements
The primary duties include and are not limited to the following:
- Operate Wheel Loader and/or tracked heavy equipment to move and process scrap materials;
- Maintain equipment in good working order;
- Effectively communicate with team members and customers;
- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable;
- Ability to operate controls in an effect and efficient manner;
- Daily equipment inspection and maintenance.
Education / Training
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience operating a front-end loader, tracked heavy equipment;
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance;
- Able to work in a team environment and individually;
- Work in all weather conditions;
- Must be able and have a willingness to work safe.
- Strength – Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance;
- Motion – Employee will sit for the majority of the shift, may kneel, squat and climb steps as needed throughout the day;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Must be able to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. The ability to see details at close range or at a distance;
- Work Environment- Work in all weather conditions;
- Emotional Demands – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations;
- Safety – Position is a safety sensitive position. Position requires following all safety procedures, policies and PPE requirements such that include hand, head, eye, hand, ear and foot protection.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
- Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Production - Hourly
PRS Facility Location
Memphis, TN Recycling - 290
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$62k-84k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/22/2024
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