Equipment Operator

About the role

The 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 outside of San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Experience in the operation of D10 dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment
• Operate Heavy Industrial Equipment for the purpose of stockpiling coal, maintaining roads, application of dust suppression, etc.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment for safety and operational deficiencies
• Execute general maintenance on mobile equipment, conveyor systems, crushers, and train unloading systems
• Actively participate in Savage’s safety programs

Requirements

• High School or GED
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience in the operation of D10 dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment
• 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
• Work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Must be able to clear a criminal background check
• Class C Driver's License required

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined spaces, 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

Skills

• Positive, forward-thinking, safety-minded attitude
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to work schedules
• Ability to focus on details and follow work rules
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments

Benefits

• A safety-focused culture that appreciates our team members
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and Profit Sharing
• Paid holidays
• Built in overtime
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A team member-driven safety culture
• A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.