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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.

SAVAGE is Hiring a Locomotive/Transload Operator in Elko, NV.

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

+ We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

+ Safety boot allowance

+ Paid Holidays

+ Profit Sharing

+ Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match

Here is what you will be doing

+ Safely transload various materials consisting of both hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids and dry bulk products

+ Operate locomotive and perform rail switching, Transloading 80%/ Operating Locomotive 20%

+ Operate trans-loading equipment, including an air compressor, boiler system, transfer pumps, filtration units, portable conveyor system, and hand tools

+ Operate mobile equipment, including golf carts, passenger vehicles, light and heavy utility vehicles

+ Participation in hazardous material handling and safety training programs, which may require brief and occasional travel

+ Assist with general maintenance, clean-up, and other duties as assigned

Requirements of a successful Transload Operator

+ Locomotive Operation experience preferred

+ Rail switching and/or locomotive operating experience preferred

+ Troubleshoot and make repairs to various types of equipment (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, etc.)

+ Follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision

+ Can pass a skills test on the type of work performing

+ Dependability in attendance is required

+ Can work Holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed

+ Some travel to other sites as needed

+ High School Diploma or GED equivalent

+ Valid driver's license

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role

+ Commitment to working safely at all times

+ Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps)

+ Must be physically able to do the following:

+ Climb on and off rail-cars and locomotives safely

+ Operate rail-car hand brakes & switches

+ In good physical condition (able to walk one (1) to two (2) miles per shift)

+ Consistently sit, kneel, squat, bend, stand, and climb on elevated surfaces

+ Work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time

+ Lift 15 lbs. and work safely with this weight at knee, waist, and shoulder level

+ Lift up to 70 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shift

+ Operate basic hand tools

+ Wear required PPE

Additional Information:

+ A complete job description is available upon request

+ Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

+ California Residents Job Application Privacy Notice (https://savageco.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/)

Job Details

Job Family Skilled Player

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 32 USD

Hiring Max Rate 32 USD