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Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:A safety focused culture that appreciates our Team MembersUniforms and laundry servicePaid Time Off (“PTO”), Paid Holidays, Profit SharingExcellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)The primary responsibility of the Equipment Operator is to safely operate heavy machinery, such as material handler (excavator), conveyor belts and front-end loaders, to handle petroleum coke in the Citgo refinery in Lake Charles Louisiana and assist in maintaining the equipment according to Savage standards.This is what we need from you:The Equipment Operator will contribute to a coke-handling team by operating several pieces of equipment that will help move, stockpile, and load material onto trucksOperate any one of the following on a daily basis: a KOMATSU WA500 Loader (or equivalent), Skidsteer and Material HandlerAssist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations, i.e. maintenance, clean-up, safety observations, and inspectionsPerform thorough pre- and post-trip inspectionsMaintain cleanliness of equipmentExpand personal knowledge of operating equipmentReport maintenance issues to the maintenance crewUnderstand our critical service requirements and see they are metTake an active role in our safety program including attendance at all safety meetings and ensuring safe behaviorsEnsure environmental complianceExtensive experience operating large pieces of heavy equipmentMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand EnglishHere are some of the physical requirements for this role:Work safely, efficiently, and thoroughly with no supervisionThis position requires Team Members to work weekends, holidays, and rotating schedulesComfortable with heights including the ability to walk up and down conveyor belt lines and climb laddersAdditional Information:A complete job description is available upon requestSavage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplaceCalifornia Residents Job Application Privacy Notice DetailsJob Family Skilled PlayerPay Type Hourly