Summary
Location
North Carolina
Type
full-time
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About this role
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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These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
- A culture that appreciates our Team Members
- Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and paid holidays
- DuPont Schedule
- Profit Sharing
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
- A culture of safety
- A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible
Savage is hiring Locomotive Operators for our Terrell, NC operation.
What you need to be successful in this role:
- Operate a locomotive - we provide training and certification
- The Locomotive Operator is responsible for daily railcar movement
- Assist with spotting cars on the correct track; move empty cars and build the outbound train
- Visually inspect rail cars and perform minor repairs
- Prepare necessary paperwork associated with the movement of the railcars
- Understand and adhere to rail rules and safety regulations as prescribed by Savage, our customer, and the Railroad
- Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts
- One year or more of Rail Industry experience is a plus
- Work experience in an industrial environment is also a plus
Key strengths of the successful locomotive operator:
- Willing to complete switchmen, Locomotive and Distributive power training & general safety training
- Understands the importance of good communication with the customer and other Savage employees
- Understands the importance of customer service and able to deliver service to the customer professionally
- Strong communication and listening skills including the ability to read, write and understand
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work DuPont schedule
- Must be able to climb on and off railcars and locomotives
- Must be able to pass the plant's site requirement test
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Walk 1+ miles per day on uneven terrain, etc.
- Ability to work, walk, and stand on uneven ballast surfaces for long periods of time
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Additional Information:
- A complete job description is available upon request
- Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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- 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.
Other facts
About Savage
Founded in 1946, Savage provides transportation, logistics, materials handling, and other industrial services. Savage is a company founded on principles of integrity, innovation, hard work and reliability.
Nothing is more important than safety at Savage, as we strive to always do the right thing, find a better way, and make a difference for our customers, team members and communities.
With more than 4,000 team members in over 200 locations across North America and internationally, Savage creates value for our customers and puts solutions right where you need them.
What you'll do
- The Locomotive Operator is responsible for daily railcar movement, assisting with spotting cars on the correct track, and preparing necessary paperwork. They must also visually inspect rail cars and perform minor repairs while adhering to safety regulations.
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