What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Savage?
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
A safety focused culture that appreciates our Team Members
Paid Time Off (“PTO”), Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
The primary responsibility of the Equipment Operator is to safely operate heavy machinery, such as material handler (excavator), conveyor belts and front-end loaders, to handle petroleum coke in the Citgo refinery in Lake Charles Louisiana and assist in maintaining the equipment according to Savage standards.
This is what we need from you:
Contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stockpile, and load material onto trucks
Operate any one of the following on a daily basis: a KOMATSU WA500 Loader (or equivalent), Skidsteer and a Material Handler
Assist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations, i.e. maintenance, clean-up, safety observations and inspections
Perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections
Maintain cleanliness of equipment
Expand personal knowledge of operating equipment
Report maintenance issues to the maintenance crew
Understand our critical service requirements and see they are met
Take an active role in our safety program including attendance at all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors
Ensure environmental compliance
Requirements of a Successful Equipment Operator:
Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment
Read, write, speak and understand English
Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:
Work safely, efficiently and thoroughly with no supervision
This position requires Team Members to work weekends, holidays and rotating schedules
Comfortable with heights including the ability to walk up and down conveyor belt lines and climb ladders
