Equipment Operator Job Listing at Savage in Pueblo, CO (Job ID 32808)

Description

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 Services is hiring an Equipment Operator at our Pueblo, CO operation. The Material Handling-Equipment Operator will be responsible for safely performing basic tasks required to operate the coal handling system, operate industrial mobile equipment, and perform general maintenance on equipment and facilities at a coal-fired power plant. 

Pay Range $22.00 to $28.00 per hour 

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

• A safety-focused culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Paid holidays
• Built-in overtime
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) matching, Health savings account, Flexible expending account, and parental Leave.
• A Team Member driven safety culture
• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible 

What you will be doing:

• 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
• Operation of Heavy Industrial Equipment 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.      

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must possess a positive, forward-thinking, safety-minded attitude.
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Experience in the operation of dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skills
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules 

Education/Experience

• High School or GED
• 5+ years of experience

Physical Requirements

• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments
• Work at 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

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
  https://savageco.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/ 

Colorado:

Applications are open only to those with the qualifications listed, and we will screen or decline candidates based on those qualifications. You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.

Eligible full-time Colorado Team Members may participate in the Savage benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; Company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match. Part-time Team Members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked. Our benefits package may change from time to time.