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Grow Your Career with Savage!

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. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

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/)

+ You may view available jobs at www.savageco.com/careers and apply using the online job posting.

+ Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.

+ Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.

+ Our benefit packages may change from time to time.

Job Details

Job Family Skilled Player

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 28 USD

Hiring Max Rate 28 USD