Equipment Operator

Grow Your Career with Savage!
Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.
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These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A culture of safety
• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Flexibility around Savage surface operations in the Carbon/Emery area with rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Operate heavy equipment proficiently, including completing pre shift inspections and basic maintenance such as washing, greasing, and troubleshooting
• Support yard flow by minimizing truck delays, maintaining pile identification accuracy, and staggering breaks to ensure continuous coverage.
• Perform non equipment tasks as needed, including hand labor, repairs, equipment upkeep, and general site cleanup such as shoveling spills and completing scheduled/unscheduled duties
• Maintain daily worksite cleanliness and meet MSHA standards across all yards
• Follow supervisors' directions, complete assigned tasks, maintain punctuality, and work the designated schedule
• Demonstrate teamwork, reliable communication, customer service, and professional interaction with customers and employees
• Participate in SHAPS hazard identification/observations and assist with shift coverage related to volume changes or vacation needs
• Show commitment to safe work practices and continual skill development that adds operational value

What you'll need:

• Willingness to help with all worksite duties that require attention, as directed by the site operations manager
• Demonstrates worksite dependability by being punctual and present for scheduled work shifts
• Determined to always wear the appropriate and required PPE
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
• Demonstrates excellent workplace safety and is dedicated to helping others do the same
• Willingness and ability to follow all rules and procedures as outlined by Savage
• Willingness and ability to work on holidays and weekends when needed
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively in English, which includes basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension

Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying conditions, subject to all elements
• Ability to lift 50-70 lbs
• Climb on and off railcars, heavy equipment, and tie processing equipment safely
• Work 40 plus hours (possible weekends)
• Work on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time while performing duties that include walking, standing, and lifting
• Able to use basic hand tools

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice
• You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off