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Equipment Operator

El Dorado, KS 67042, USA Req #12469
Friday, November 8, 2024

Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.

Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

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

  • culture that appreciates Team Members
  • Uniforms and laundry service
  • Paid Time Off (“PTO”) & Paid Holidays
  • Profit Sharing
  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
  • Opportunity for growth
  • A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What you will be doing:

  • Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures that support Zero tolerance Safety objective
  • Operate/maintain Petroleum Coke Handling System that consists of working with a PLC controlled conveyor system that includes daily operating of the conveyor/crusher system, daily inspection, clean- up after use and (using 150 psi water system), maintenance, minor trouble shooting capability – mechanical aptitude a must
  • Operate/maintain heavy equipment including frontend loaders, skid steers, dump trucks. Water truck, large excavators with (clam shell bucket), and other mobile equipment (Required to possess at least a Class B CDL License)
  • Complete and maintain required daily paperwork
  • Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed
  • Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision
  • Take an active role in our safety program including attendance to all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors of self and subordinates

Requirements of a successful Operator: 

  • 1 year refinery, plant or industrial experience
  • Read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions
  • Environmental & Safety awareness
  • Cooperates and works well with others in either one-on-one or group situations
  • Contributes actively to team objectives, takes on responsibilities and is responsible for actions

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role: 

  • Work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary
  • Able to work outdoors in all-weather condition in addition to walking, and standing on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
  • Handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights

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Additional Information:
  • A complete job description is available upon request
  • Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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Other details

  • Job Family Skilled Player
  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • El Dorado, KS 67042, USA