Equipment Operator

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

Dayshift - with some nights based on customer needsOpportunities for Growth$150 Annual Steel-Toe Boot Allowance: Stay safe and stylish on the job!We provide uniforms and PPE, and we even handle the laundryA culture that appreciates Team MembersExcellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.Paid Parental and Uniformed Services Leave

Savage Services has an opening for an Equipment Operator at our St. Paul, VA operation.

What you will be doing

Operate heavy equipment to transfer product to equipment and trucksOperate front-end loader and dozer, and various heavy equipmentAssist with work-site tasks "outside of operating equipment" including but not limited to hand labor, repairs, equipment maintenance, and general clean-upMaintaining accurate daily records on equipment pre-shiftsMaintain equipment on a daily basis, which includes, but not limited to scheduled/unscheduled equipment lube and maintenanceMaintain work-site cleanliness (daily) which includes, but not limited to: scheduled/unscheduled work-site duties as outlined in work-site duty rosterComplete all other work-site duties as assigned by direct supervisor to get the work doneCommitted to working safely at all times

What we need from you

1+ year experience operating a front end loader and/or dozerWillingness to help with all worksite duties that require attention, as directed by the site supervisor and/or operations managerAbility to attain an MSHA certification requiredDemonstrates worksite dependability by being punctual and present for scheduled work shiftsDetermined always to wear the appropriate and required PPEProfessionally conduct themselves at all timesDemonstrates excellent workplace safety, and is dedicated to helping other do the sameFollow all rules and procedures as outlines by SavageWillingness and ability to work Holidays and weekendsFollow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervisionCommunicate effectively in English including basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension

Here are the Physical Requirements for this role

Work outdoors every day and as a result will be exposed to the elementsAble to lift 50-70 lbsClimb on and off railcars and heavy equipment and tie processing equipment safelyWork 40 plus hours (possible weekends) including some night shiftsWork on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time while performing duties which include walking, standing, and lifting