Equipment Operator I

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!The Basics:

Location: El Dorado, KSDays/Hours: 12 hour shifts 6AM to 6PM - 1 month days & 1 month nightsEquipment Used: Frontend Loader, 980 excavator, skid steer, material handling systems, conveyor systems.Material Handled: Petroleum Coke

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

A culture that appreciates Team MembersOpportunity for growthRotating shift (days and nights)Uniforms and laundry serviceExcellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), Paid Holidays and Profit SharingCommitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What you will be doing:

Operate/maintain Petroleum Coke Handling System that consists of working with a PLC-controlled conveyor system that includes daily operation of the conveyor/crusher system, daily inspection, clean-up after use and (using 150 psi water system), maintenance, minor troubleshooting capability - mechanical aptitude a mustOperate/maintain heavy equipment including frontend loaders, skid steers, and dump trucks, water truck, large excavators with (clamshell bucket), and other mobile equipmentComplete and maintain required daily paperworkAssist Maintenance personnel, as neededOccasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by SupervisionTake an active role in our safety program including attendance to all safety meetings and ensuring safe behaviors of self and subordinates

Requirements of a successful Operator:

1 year of refinery, plant, or industrial experienceClass B CDL preferredRead, write, and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructionsEnvironmental & Safety AwarenessCooperates and works well with others in either one-on-one or group situationsContributes actively to team objectives, takes on responsibilities, and is responsible for actions

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role:

Work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessaryAble to work outdoors in all-weather conditions in addition to walking, and standing on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of timeHandle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of height