Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator in Cliffside, NCSavage 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. 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.Full-time positionRotating Shift:Working 7 days on / 7 days offRotating days and nights every two weeks12 hour shifts - 6 am-6 pm/ 6 pm-6 amOvertimePay Range $23 per hourWork Location: 573 Duke Power Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114Why Join SavageWe provide uniforms & PPE (laundering included)$150/year steel toe boot allowancePaid Time Off ("PTO") & Holiday PayProfit SharingExcellent benefits including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) matching, and Parental LeaveA team member driven safety cultureSavage 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 DoingOperate conveyor systems to transport coal in accordance with applicable safety practicesRailcar SwitchingUnload and reclaim limestone and coalMaintenance, trouble shooting and repairing facilities, equipment and coal handling systemPerform routine clean-up and housekeepingComplete daily safety inspection of equipment and facilities to ensure safe operationsWhat you'll needExperience in operation of dozers, front-end loaders, excavators, locomotives and other heavy equipmentAbility to read, write, and understand English, follow written and/or verbal instruction, and possess basic math and computer skillsUnload and reclaim limestone and coalWork with a team, take direction from supervisors(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rulesMust be willing to work any shift, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed2-5 years of experience preferred but not requiredValid Drivers LicenseHere are some of the physical requirements for this roleWork in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environmentsWork at heights, climbing stairs and climbing laddersWalk on uneven ground and up to 3 miles per shiftMust be able to pass a fit test and pulmonary function test for the purposes of wearing a respirator and recertify annually or as neededLift up to 50 pounds frequently