Heavy Equipment Operator

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 an Operator/Material Handler in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Are you looking for a company that values you for the work you do?

Savage's Vision and Legacy includes a commitment to providing opportunities for people "to do things they never dreamed possible" and guides us in all that we do. Are you ready to join us and do the right thing, find a better way, and make a difference?

Here are just a few of the benefits you can look to receive working with Savage:

• Paid uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• $200/year steel toe boot allowance
• Excellent Benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) with match into a DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan)
• Generous paid time off policy that exceeds statutory norms
• 10-hour shift schedule x 4 days (due to customer demands, our team must be willing to work additional shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed)

Here's a preview of what you'll be doing:

• As an Operator/Material Handler you'll be responsible for safely performing the basic tasks required to offload coal vessels, and load trains and trucks with coal using equipment like front-end loaders.
• You'll also be expected to interact with International and domestic vessels and their crews, operate the coal handling system, operate industrial mobile equipment, and perform general maintenance on equipment and facilities, participate in the mooring of vessels, port security, input and complete work orders and complete required documentation.

This is what we need from you:

• Experience in the operation of front-end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and other heavy equipment preferred
• Mechanically inclined, and willingness to undertake equipment and facility maintenance task
• Must be able to 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
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules with minimal supervision
• MFSO (Marine Facility Security Officer) or PWSR (Person with Security Responsibilities) certification, an asset (not required)

Here are some of the minimum requirements you'll need to have for this role:

Education/Experience:

• High School or GED
• 2-5 years of experience preferred, but not required
• 18 years of age minimum
• Speak, read and write in English at a proficient level

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position:

• Work in an environment containing coal dust, hazardous noise, confined space, and in hot or cold environments
• Properly wear all required Personal Protect Equipment
• Work at heights, climb stairs, and climb ladders
• Frequent walking, including on uneven ground
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Please note we conduct criminal background checks on all prospective Team Members.

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
• 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.