What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Operator position at Savage?
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
A culture that appreciates our Team Members
Paid Time Off ("PTO")
Paid holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
A culture of safety
What you'll be doing:
Working in conjunction with shop Mechanics for tasks around the shop
Train and operate a locomotive and perform rail switching/ transloading when needed
Perform light maintenance on rail equipment as needed
Use hand and power tools regularly
Schedule is Thursday to Monday, 12 hour shifts - built in overtime!
What you'll need:
Clean driving record and ability to pass background check and drug/alcohol screening
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, works well in a team environment
Dependability in attendance required
Work Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
Can travel to other sites as needed
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Drivers license
Physical Requirements of this role:
Commitment to working safely at all times
Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)
Climb on and off rail-cars and locomotives safely
Operate rail-car hand brakes & switches
In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)
Consistently sit, kneel, squat, bend, stand and climb on elevated surfaces
Work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
Lift 15 lbs. and work safely with this weight at knee, waist and shoulder level
Lift up to 70 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shift
Operate basic hand tools
Wear required PPE
