Heavy Equipment Operator

Savage; Mooresboro (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & PPE (laundering)

Boot allowance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Profit Sharing

Health, Dental, Vision + 401(k)

Safety culture

Job summary

Savage is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Cliffside, NC operation. The role involves operating coal handling systems, industrial mobile equipment, and performing basic maintenance at a coal-fired power plant.

You will work 12-hour shifts on a 7 on/7 off schedule, with day and night rotations and overtime. Pay is $23/hour in a full-time position, with strong safety and teamwork expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, excavators, locomotives.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; basic math and computer skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Willing to work any shift, including weekends and overtime.
• 2–5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate conveyor systems and railcar switching.
• Unload and reclaim limestone and coal.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair facilities and coal handling system.
• Perform routine cleanup and housekeeping.
• Complete daily safety inspections of equipment and facilities.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Grow Your Career with Savage!

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us. Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Heavy Equipment Operator in Cliffside, NC

• Full-time position
• Rotating Shift:
  • Working 7 days on / 7 days off
  • Rotating Days and nights every two weeks
  • 12 hour shifts - 6 am-6 pm/ 6 pm-6 am
  • Overtime
• Pay Range $23 per hour

Work Location

573 Duke Power Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114

Why Join Savage

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $150/year steel toe boot allowance
• Paid Time Off ("PTO") & Holiday Pay
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) matching, and Parental Leave
• A Team Member driven safety culture

Savage is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Cliffside, NC Operation. We are looking for a Coal System Equipment Operator who will be responsible for safely performing the basic tasks required to operate the coal handling system, operate industrial mobile equipment, and perform general maintenance on equipment and facilities at a coal-fired power plant.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate conveyor systems to transport coal in accordance with applicable safety practices
• Railcar Switching
• Unload and reclaim limestone and coal
• Maintenance, trouble shooting and repairing facilities, equipment and coal handling system
• Perform routine clean-up and housekeeping
• Complete daily safety inspection of equipment and facilities to ensure safe operations

What You'll Need

• Experience in operation of dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, locomotives and other heavy equipment
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skills
• Unload and reclaim limestone and coal
• Work with a team, take direction from supervisors(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Must be willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• 2-5 years of experience preferred but not required
• Valid Drivers License

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments
• Work at heights, climbing stairs and climbing ladders
• Walk on uneven ground and up to 3 miles per shift
• Must be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually or as needed
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently

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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• You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.
• Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit https://savageco.com/careers/benefits-information/