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Heavy Equipment Operator in Pueblo, CO
- Full-time position
- Schedule: 4 on 4 off/rotate days and nights every two weeks
- 12 hour shifts - 6 am - 6 pm/ 6 pm-6 am
- Pay Range $24.00-$31.00 per hour (based on experience)
Work Location: 2005 Lime Rd, Pueblo, CO 81006
Why join Savage:
- Opportunities for growth
- A safety-focused culture that appreciates our Team Members
- Uniforms and laundry service
- Paid Time Off ("PTO") & holidays
- Overtime
- Profit Sharing
- Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) matching, and Parental Leave
- A team member driven safety culture
Savage Services is hiring an Equipment Operator at our Pueblo, CO operation. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for safely performing basic tasks required to operate the coal handling system, operate industrial mobile equipment, unload railcars and perform general maintenance on equipment and facilities at a coal-fired power plant.
What Youll Be Doing
- Operation of Heavy Industrial Equipment (D9, D10, 854K Rubber tire dozer) for the purpose of stockpiling coal, maintaining roads, application of dust suppression, etc.
- Execute general maintenance on mobile equipment, conveyor systems, crushers and train unloading systems
- Operate a locomotive, switching, and ground work (we provide training)
- Unload railcars (bottom dump)
- Actively participate in Savage's safety programs
- Perform daily inspections of equipment for safety and operational deficiencies
- Perform basic tasks in the operation of the Coal handling system
Job Requirements
- Experience in the operation of dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment
- Valid drivers license
- Possess a positive, forward-thinking, safety-minded attitude
- Willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
- Ability to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skills
- Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Physical Requirements
- Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments
- Comfortable working with heights, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders
- Walk on uneven ground up to 3 miles per shift
- Must be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually or as needed
- Lift up to 50 pounds frequently
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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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- 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/