Heavy Equipment Operator

Savage Services; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Savage Services, recognized as a Top Workplace, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Louisiana. Responsibilities include operating machinery for the efficient handling of petroleum coke, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and actively contributing to team efforts. Ideal candidates should have experience with heavy machinery and a strong commitment to safety practices.

Benefits

Opportunities for Growth

Paid Holidays

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Must be safety conscious and understand best practices for heavy equipment operations.
• Understanding conveyor systems is a plus.
• Experience with Caterpillar Excavators and front-end loaders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including ECrane, Cat 988 Loader, Komatsu 1250 Excavator, and Cat 247 Multi Terrain Loader.
• Perform general maintenance and inspections of equipment.
• Assist in coke handling and stockpiling.

Skills

Safety Consciousness

Heavy Equipment Operation

Team Collaboration

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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:

• Opportunities for Growth
• Dupont Schedule: Rotating days & nights (12hr shift)
• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with a match

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities include general labor duties including but not limited to wash down and general maintenance of the coke conveyor system and work areas. Check fluid levels and change rollers throughout the conveyor system. Crosstrain on the coke loading dock as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stockpile, and prepare petroleum coke for distribution
• Operate any one of the following on a daily basis: ECrane, a Cat 988 Loader, a Komatsu 1250 Excavator, and a Cat 247 Multi Terrain Loader
• Assist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations
• Preform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment
• Expand personal knowledge of operating equipment
• Report maintenance issues to the maintenance crew
• Understands our critical service requirements and see they are met
• Take an active role in our safety program including attendance at all safety meetings and ensuring safe behaviors

Required Experience:

• Must meet refinery standards for entering the plant:
  • Must clear criminal background and drug screen (hair-follicle)
  • Valid Drivers License
  • current TWIC card at the time of applying
• Caterpillar Excavator and front-end loader experience is preferred
• Extensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Should understand best practices of maintaining and safely operating Heavy Equipment
• Be safety conscious and understand safe work practices for a refinery
• Comfortable with heights including the ability to walk up and down conveyor belt lines and climb ladders
• Additionally, any knowledge dealing with conveyor systems will be considered a plus, but a willingness to learn the conveyor system is a must

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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