Transload Locomotive Operator

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.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.

SAVAGE is Hiring a Locomotive/Transload Operator in Elko, NV.

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

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Safety boot allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
  
  

Here Is What You Will Be Doing

• Safely transload various materials consisting of both hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids and dry bulk products
• Operate locomotive and perform rail switching, Transloading 80%/ Operating Locomotive 20%
• Operate trans-loading equipment, including an air compressor, boiler system, transfer pumps, filtration units, portable conveyor system, and hand tools
• Operate mobile equipment, including golf carts, passenger vehicles, light and heavy utility vehicles
• Participation in hazardous material handling and safety training programs, which may require brief and occasional travel
• Assist with general maintenance, clean-up, and other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements Of a Successful Transload Operator

• Locomotive Operation experience preferred
• Rail switching and/or locomotive operating experience preferred
• Troubleshoot and make repairs to various types of equipment (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, etc.)
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Can pass a skills test on the type of work performing
• Dependability in attendance is required
• Can work Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Some travel to other sites as needed
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
  
  

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

• Commitment to working safely at all times
• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
• Must be physically able to do the following:
• Climb on and off rail-cars and locomotives safely
• Operate rail-car hand brakes & switches
• In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)
• Consistently sit, kneel, squat, bend, stand, and climb on elevated surfaces
• Work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
• Lift 15 lbs. and work safely with this weight at knee, waist, and shoulder level
• Lift up to 70 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shift
• Operate basic hand tools
• Wear required PPE
  

Additional Information

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