What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Savage?
The benefits of 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) 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
Savage is currently hiring for an Equipment Operator at our location in Elko, NV. This position will be a day shift, Wednesday to Sunday. In this role, you will be responsible for safely and professionally operating and maintaining equipment, loading and unloading in order to meet our customer’s needs.
What you’ll be doing:
Operate and maintain the following:
Yellow equipment including front loader, skid steer
Ferrari top loader
other rail and truck loading systems and sorters
Perform and record pre-shift inspections
Follow established guidelines in providing preventative maintenance for all facilities and equipment
Ordering, tracking, and maintaining the inventory of parts needed
Perform other duties as assigned
This is what we need from you:
High school diploma or equivalent
Multiple years of experience in an industrial and or rail settings is preferred
Skilled in operating various equipment such as a loader, backhoe, dozer, bobcat, etc.
Willing to attend additional training needed to perform the job
Logical thinking and possess good troubleshooting skills
Work in all weather conditions
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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
