Equipment Operator I

Colonial Group; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

Boot allowance

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 5

Job summary

Savage is seeking an Equipment Operator for the PABTEX Facility and Terminal in Port Arthur, TX. You will safely load/unload and move petroleum coke, operate a range of heavy equipment, and maintain daily paperwork in a fast-paced refinery setting.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of heavy equipment experience, be able to read/write English, and be comfortable with 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends and overtime. Military experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year heavy equipment experience.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English and follow written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures.
• Operate/maintain heavy equipment (front end loaders, dozers, backhoes, ship loader, conveyors, rail cars, locomotives).
• Complete and maintain required daily paperwork.
• Housekeeping duties and keeping areas clean and tidy.
• Assist Maintenance personnel as needed.
• Occasionally work outside of normal duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

English reading/writing

TWIC card

Safety awareness

Education

High School or GED

Job description

The successful Equipment Operator candidate will safely perform the basic tasks required to load, unload and move petroleum coke at the PABTEX Facility and Terminal located in Port Arthur, TX.

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

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Steel Toe Boot Allowance $150/semi annual
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

Here is what you will be doing

• Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives
• Operate/maintain heavy equipment including front end loaders, dozers, backhoes, ship loader, conveyors, Stacker/reclaimer, rail cars, locomotives and other mobile equipment
• Complete and maintain required daily paperwork
• Housekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down of work areas, and keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy
• Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directed
• Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision

Requirements of a successful Equipment Operator

• 1+ year Heavy Equipment experience
• Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Be able to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights
• Possess Environmental & Safety awareness
• Must be able to work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary
• High School or GED
• 1 year refinery, plant or industrial experienceOccasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties
• Savage is a Military Friendly Employer -Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus

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
• Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights