Equipment Operator

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

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• A culture of safety
• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible.

What you'll be doing: 

• Flexibility around Savage surface operations in the Carbon/Emery area with rotating day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Operate heavy equipment proficiently, including completing pre‑shift inspections and basic maintenance such as washing, greasing, and troubleshooting
• Support yard flow by minimizing truck delays, maintaining pile identification accuracy, and staggering breaks to ensure continuous coverage.
• Perform non‑equipment tasks as needed, including hand labor, repairs, equipment upkeep, and general site cleanup such as shoveling spills and completing scheduled/unscheduled duties
• Maintain daily worksite cleanliness and meet MSHA standards across all yards
• Follow supervisors' directions, complete assigned tasks, maintain punctuality, and work the designated schedule
• Demonstrate teamwork, reliable communication, customer service, and professional interaction with customers and employees
• Participate in SHAPS hazard identification/observations and assist with shift coverage related to volume changes or vacation needs
• Show commitment to safe work practices and continual skill development that adds operational value

What you'll need: 

• Willingness to help with all worksite duties that require attention, as directed by the site operations manager
• Demonstrates worksite dependability by being punctual and present for scheduled work shifts
• Determined to always wear the appropriate and required PPE
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
• Demonstrates excellent workplace safety and is dedicated to helping others do the same
• Willingness and ability to follow all rules and procedures as outlined by Savage
• Willingness and ability to work on holidays and weekends when needed
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively in English, which includes basic skills in reading, writing, and comprehension

Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying conditions, subject to all elements
• Ability to lift 50-70 lbs
• Climb on and off railcars, heavy equipment, and tie processing equipment safely
• Work 40 plus hours (possible weekends)
• Work on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time while performing duties that include walking, standing, and lifting
• Able to use basic hand tools