Heavy Equipment Operator - Pabtex

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Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply. 

SAVAGE IS HIRING HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR in the Port Arthur area!!! 

The successful Equipment Operator / Laborer candidate will safely perform the basic tasks required to load, unload and move petroleum coke at the PABTEX Facility and Terminal located in Port Arthur, TX.   

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

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Steel Toe Boot Allowance $150/semi annual
• Dupont Schedule
• Opportunities for growth
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and Profit Sharing

Here is what you will be doing 

• Follow proper safety rules and operating procedures to support zero tolerance safety objectives
• Operate/maintain heavy equipment including front end loaders, dozers, backhoes, ship loader, conveyors, Stacker/reclaimer,  rail cars, locomotives and other mobile equipment
• Complete and maintain required daily paperwork
• Housekeeping duties, including shoveling, washing down of work areas, and keeping offices, restrooms, break rooms and work rooms clean and tidy
• Assist Maintenance personnel, as needed and directed
• Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties, when instructed by Supervision

Requirements of a successful Equipment Operator 

• 1+ year Heavy Equipment experience
• Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Be able to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights
• Possess Environmental & Safety awareness
• Must be able to work a rotating (days/nights)12-hour shift to include weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary
• High School or GED
• 1 year refinery, plant or industrial experience
• Occasionally work in areas outside of your normal duties

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role                   

• Equipment Operators are routinely required to work outdoors and as a result are exposed to the elements
• Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights 

Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Equipment Operators come to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our Company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to “Do things they never dreamed possible”.