Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do? Our Transload 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”.
As a Transload Operator for Savage, your primary responsibility is to safely and timely unload rail cars to trucks (consisting of a variety of bulk liquid and dry products) in Henderson, CO.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working at Savage:
Position starts at $24/hour and up based on experience
We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
$80/year steel toe boot allowance
Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with a match
Opportunities for growth!
What you will be doing
Trans-load various materials - hazmat, non-haz liquids, dry materials
Operate trans-loading equipment - Air compressor, boiler system, transfer pumps, filtration units, portable conveyor system, hand tools
Operate mobile equipment - golf carts, farm tractors, passenger vehicles, light and heavy utility vehicles
Professional interaction and collaboration with other Savage Team Members and customers
Troubleshot and made repairs to various types of equipment (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, etc.)
Assist with maintenance, clean-up, and other duties as assigned
Participation in hazardous material handling and safety training programs, which may require brief and occasional travel
Requirements of a successful Transload Operator
Strong mechanical skills
Follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision
Pass a skills test on the type of work performing
Dependability in attendance required
Work Holidays and weekends as needed
Work overtime when needed
Travel to other sites as needed
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Driver’s license
Here are some of the physical requirements of this role
Commitment to working safely at all times
Exposed to the outdoor elements – Sun, inclement weather such as rain and snow
Must be physically able to do the following:
Climb on and off rail-cars and locomotives safely
Operate rail-car hand brakes
Operate rail switches
Walk long distances
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 the knee, waist, and shoulder level
Lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout the course of a shift
Operate basic hand tools
Respirators may be required due to the nature of our work therefore, a clean shaven face is required to assure proper fit and use of safety equipment
Wear required PPE
Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request
Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer (https://www.savageservices.com/news/savage-recognized-as-military-friendly-employer-for-fourth-consecutive-year/) .
Savage has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
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For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected]) .