Heavy Equipment / Dozer Operator - Sauget, IL

Watco; Sauget (IL); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid on-the-job training

Leadership development programs

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Resumo da oferta

Watco in Sauget, IL is hiring a Heavy Equipment / Dozer Operator to load, unload and move bulk materials at our Sauget terminal. This outdoor role requires operating heavy machinery safely and adhering to safety procedures in all weather conditions.

Qualifying candidates typically have 2–3 years of equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass classroom and field evaluations. Training is provided on the job, with opportunities for advancement within Transload Operations.

Qualificações

• 2–3 years of heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Must pass classroom and field evaluations with satisfactory marks.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Familiarity with cargo types and related safety hazards.

Responsabilidades

• Operate heavy equipment safely to move bulk materials.
• Transfer materials between trucks, railcars, barges, and stockpiles.
• Inspect equipment before and after use and report issues.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and maintain a clean work area.
• Follow instructions to meet schedules and maintain site operations.
• Work outdoors in varying weather, ensuring safe operations.

Conhecimentos

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Formação académica

High School diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Opportunities: Heavy Equipment / Dozer Operator - Sauget, IL (34074)

Requisition ID34074-Posted10/29/2026-Transload Operations

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Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco .
Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule: 3 days on 2 days off rotating M-F every other weekend.
Pay: $20.00-$27.00 per hour, based on experience
Location: Sauget, IL, near Cahokia Heights and the greater St. Louis Metro East area
Terminal Address: 2 Monsanto Ave, Sauget, IL 62201
Experience: Heavy equipment experience is preferred, but not required. Paid on-the-job training is provided.
Watco is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators at our Sauget terminal. This is a hands‑on outdoor position operating equipment used to load, unload, and move bulk materials throughout the facility. Candidates with experience in construction, warehousing, manufacturing, agriculture, trucking, landscaping, material handling, or other outdoor/manual‑labor environments are encouraged to apply.

Our Sauget terminal handles bulk and breakbulk commodities including pet coke, cement, aggregates, fertilizers, and other industrial materials. Operators use heavy equipment to safely move material between trucks, railcars, barges, stockpiles, and storage areas.

Job Summary

The Operator is responsible for safely operating a variety of heavy equipment to support daily transloading and site operations. Operators work both independently and collaboratively in outdoor environments under varying conditions to ensure smooth and reliable site performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to obtain qualifications and show competencies in the equipment type that they will be required to operate
• Transfer bulk materials and other cargo between trucks, railcars, vessels, barges, and storage areas in accordance with proper procedures and safety standards
• Conduct equipment inspections before and after use; report or address any maintenance or safety concerns promptly with leadership and safety team
• Participate in daily safety and job briefings, maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental protection, and teamwork
• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks efficiently and meet operational schedules
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area this includes but is not limited to the cab of their equipment and surrounding work area

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimal of 2-3 years of experience operating equipment is strongly preferred
• Must show competency level and understanding with the type of equipment they are selected to operate by passing both classroom and field evaluation with satisfactory marks
• Must show familiarity with various cargo types and understand the hazards associated with them in regard to equipment, cargo, and pedestrian safety
• Valid Drivers license
• Past credentials for associated equipment are preferred but not required

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent