Heavy Equipment Operator — Coal Handling & Loadout

Savage; Earth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An excellent competitive wage

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing

Excellent benefits including medical, 

Job summary

Savage is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator at our Earth, Texas operation. The Team Member Operator will operate wheeled and track equipment, unload unit trains, and manage the coal handling system, reporting to the Team Leader.

You will work 12-hour shifts, maintain equipment, follow safety policies, and collaborate with a team in an outdoor setting. The role requires physical stamina and a willingness to learn new skills while upholding a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Experience in dozer operations, front-end loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
• Work in a team environment, follow company safety guidelines, onsite regulations, and direction from supervisors.
• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures and understand a worker’s right to stop work when potential safety hazards threaten oneself or others or damage to company assets.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime as directed, reliably reporting for shifts and adhering to work schedules.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Must possess effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills and be able to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Must be willing and motivated to learn additional skill sets as directed.

Responsibilities

• Operate dozer/loader to move coal and feed conveyors.
• Performs daily maintenance on heavy equipment as required.
• Occasionally lifts/pushes/pulls objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Complete other duties as directed such as operating the reclaim system and RCD controls as needed.
• General Housekeeping.

Job description

Savage is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator at our Earth, Texas operation. The Team Member Operator will operate wheeled and track equipment, unload unit trains, and manage the coal handling system, reporting to the Team Leader.

You will work 12-hour shifts, maintain equipment, follow safety policies, and collaborate with a team in an outdoor setting. The role requires physical stamina and a willingness to learn new skills while upholding a strong safety culture.