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Company: Savage
Location: Point Tupper, NS, Canada
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Trucking

Description

Savage Services is hiring a temporary Equipment Operator this is an entry-level position with opportunities for future growth.  Primary responsibilities include general labor duties, but not limited to clean-up of equipment, work areas and grounds. Perform general maintenance on equipment, operate the coal handling systems.       These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage: Local work, home every day A culture that appreciates Team Members Here is what you will be doing   Must be willing to learn: and eventually, be able to operate a conveyor system to transport dry bulk products how to operate heavy equipment (loaders skid steer and excavators) Must be willing to learn and eventually be able to unload trains Occasionally lift/push/pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Routinely climb stairs and ladders and work at various heights Wear a respirator and all required personal protective equipment (job dependent) Participate in all daily/monthly safety and communications meetings Shovel, sweep, and wash with hoses as directed  What we need from you Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures and understand a worker's right to stop work when potential safety hazards threaten oneself or others or damage to company assets Ability to work rotating 10 and/or 12-hour shifts and overtime as directed, routinely reporting for shifts and adhering to work schedules Ability to change the schedule as needed for operational needs Must be willing and motivated to learn additional skill sets as directed  High school diploma or GED  What we need from you This position works primarily in an outdoor environment with minimal to high concentrations of coal dust Must be able to work in extreme weather such as; wind, heat, and cold Must have the ability and willingness to perform the essential physical functions of the position Work at heights as well as climbing stairs and ladders Lifting or moving objects over 50 pounds must be accomplished by either using extra manpower or machine-assisted lifting techniques Required to wear proper personal protective equipment as the environment and the position dictates


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