Heavy Equipment Operator

Colonial Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and laundry service

Paid Time Off and Profit Sharing

Paid holidays

Built-in overtime

Excellent benefits including medical,

Job summary

Savage is seeking an Equipment Operator for a coal handling facility near San Antonio, TX. The role involves operating heavy equipment, stocking coal, and performing routine maintenance at a coal-fired plant outside San Antonio.

The position requires adaptability to rotating 12-hour shifts and a strong safety mindset. Responsibilities include daily inspections, operating the coal handling system, and supporting safety programs.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• 5+ years of experience in equipment operation.
• Experience operating D10 dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
• Must maintain a safety-minded attitude and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy industrial equipment to stockpile coal and maintain roads.
• Perform daily safety and operational inspections of equipment.
• Operate the coal handling system and perform basic maintenance on mobile equipment, conveyors, crushers, and train unloading systems.
• Participate in Savage's safety programs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

D10 dozer operation

Front-end loader operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Consistent Schedule | Rotating Shift | Strong Earning Potential

• Schedule:
  • Rotating 4 on/4 off
  • 12-hour shifts
  • Rotating each month from days to nights
• Hours: 6:00 to 6:00
• Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour
• Work Location: Calaveras Power Plant

The Equipment Operator will be responsible for safely performing 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 outside of San Antonio, TX.

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

• A safety-focused culture that appreciates our team members
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Paid Time Off ("PTO") and Profit Sharing
• Paid holidays
• Built-in overtime
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A team member-driven safety culture
• A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible

Here is what you will be doing

• Operation of Heavy Industrial Equipment for the purpose of stockpiling coal, maintaining roads, application of dust suppression, etc.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment for safety and operational deficiencies
• Perform basic tasks in the operation of the Coal handling system
• Execute general maintenance on mobile equipment, conveyor systems, crushers, and train unloading systems
• Actively participate in Savage's safety programs

This is what we need from you:

• High School or GED
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience in the operation of D10 dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment
• Possess a positive, forward-thinking, safety-minded attitude
• Willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skills
• Work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Must be able to clear a criminal background check
• Class C Driver's License required

Here are the physical requirements you will need

• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined spaces, and in hot or cold environments

• Work at heights, climbing stairs, and climbing ladders
• Walk on uneven ground 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

Savage, we pride ourselves on providing our team members with a safety focus not typically seen in other companies. You will enjoy working in a 5S environment that is safe and clutter-free, and you will receive top-notch safety training and procedures to ensureeveryone makes it home every night to their loved ones. Hire Right, Train Right, Treat Right... it's the Savage way.