Heavy Equipment Operator

Posted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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.

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• Pay $25-$30 per hour
• A culture that champions our Team Members
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Paid Time Off ("PTO")
• Paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• A culture of safety

As the Coal Handling Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently handling bulk coal material around the facility including: unloading locomotive cars, operate and monitoring the coal handling systems, operating equipment to manage the reclaim coal pile and fill plant storage bunkers, performing routine and preventive inspections, as well as maintenance on various machines and equipment in our facility, snow removal and various other tasks throughout the facility.

This is an entry-level position that can provide a busy, fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and training.

• Operates conveyor system to transport dry bulk products
• Operates dozer/loader to move coal and feeder conveyor
• Operate off-road dump truck, 6-wheel drive
• Manage unloading of trains and securing railcar doors
• Complete onboarding, New Hire Rail Training, and additional tasks as assigned
• Learn welding skills
• Get fit tested and wear a respirator per OSHA standards
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

• 18 years of age or older
• Good communication skills with the ability to work from written and/or verbal instructions
• Work with a team, take direction from supervisors, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
• Work rotating shifts and overtime as required
• Follow all rules, safety procedures, and outlines by Savage
• High School or GED
• Equipment/material handling experience is preferred

• Regularly lift up to 25-50 lbs.
• Climb stairs and work at various heights
• Work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Work in an environment containing coal dust and in hot or cold environments year round
• Perform the essential physical functions of the position

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
• You may view available jobs at  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.