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Operator Heavy Equipment

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Corpus Christi, TXJobNo compensation foundTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Corpus Christi, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TWIC CardActive Driver's License

Job overview

Savage is hiring an Operator Heavy Equipment. The Equipment Operator will join Savage’s coke‑handling team, operating heavy equipment to move, stockpile, and prepare petroleum coke for distribution while adhering to safety, environmental, and service standards.

Key focus areas include Operate CAT 980 Loader or equivalent and CAT D8 Dozer daily, Assist operation with maintenance, clean‑up, safety observations and inspections, and Perform thorough pre and post‑trip inspections.

Important skills include CAT 980 Loader, CAT D8 Dozer, Heavy Equipment Operation, Safety Program Participation, English, and Working At Heights.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAT 980 LoaderCAT D8 DozerHeavy Equipment OperationSafety Program ParticipationEnglishWorking at Heights

Qualifications

Active Driver's LicenseExtensive Experience Operating Large Pieces of Heavy EquipmentRead Write Speak and Understand EnglishSafety-ConsciousComfortable With HeightsPass Drug ScreenTWIC Card

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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

  • We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

  • $150 Steel Toe Boot Allowance

  • Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Opportunities for growth

  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match and profit sharing

The Equipment Operator will contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stockpile, and prepare petroleum coke for distribution.

Here is what you will be doing:

  • Operate any one of the following on a daily basis: a CAT 980 Loader (or equivalent) and a CAT D8 (or equivalent) Dozer

  • 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:

  • Active driver's license

  • Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment

  • Read, write, speak and understand English

  • Should understand best practices of maintaining and safely operating Heavy Equipment

  • Safety-conscious and understand safe work practices

  • Comfortable with heights including the ability to walk up and down conveyor belt lines and climb ladders

  • Pass a drug screen, possess a current Driver’s License and TWIC card at the time of applying

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

  • Equipment Operators are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elements

  • Handle large tools and equipment up to (60 lbs.)

  • Climb on and off equipment

  • Ascend and descend ladders

  • Work shift work, weekends, and holidays

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Job Details

Job Family B

Pay Type Hourly

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