Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator in Cliffside, NC 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. 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 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 Savage Arms