Transload Operator

Closing Date: October 1, 2010

Company:	Savage Companies Salt Lake City, UT
Job Location:	North Haven, CT (New Haven County)
Employment Type:	Year-Round - Full Time
Department:	RMM NE Div.- North Haven
Salary Range:	Hourly
Benefits:	Insurance, 401K, profit sharing bonus, uniforms, paid holidays & vacation, quarterly incentive bonuses

Description:

Savage Services Corporation is seeking a dedicated, hard working employee for our dry- & liquid-bulk transload facility in North Haven, CT. The ideal Transload Operator candidate must be career-minded, detail oriented, able to work outdoors year round in all conditions, possess excellent mechanical skills, able to walk several miles per day, able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, able to climb/stoop/crawl. Must be able to work on elevated surfaces. Must have exceptional aptitude to learn & abide by processes/procedures and conduct numerous transfers of hazardous materials each day.

Duties:

Duties include conducting numerous transfers of hazardous & nonhazardous liquid bulk chemicals from tank cars to tank trucks each day. Daily inspections of railcars, tractor-trailers, and equipment to ensure safe conditions and operation. Railcar/transfer preparation, including installing bolt-on/bolt-off fittings, making hose connections, taking product samples. Perform routine maintenance on equipment. The job requires the employee to wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times, including chemical-resistant suits in the summertime. This job is labor-intensive, not equipment-intensive. The job requires an exceptionally sharp individual with great attention to detail and the ability to learn proper handling of various chemicals, yet also possesses excellent hands-on skills and a willingness to work in an outdoor industrial environment year round.

Qualifications:

Must have high school diploma and current Driver License. Must be able to lift, climb, walk long distances, stoop, crawl, work in all weather conditions. Must be able to read, write, comprehend English. Must have basic math skills. Must have strong basic mechanical skills (e.g. basic hand tools), with a knack for troubleshooting. Experience working with your hands, a solid work history and excellent references. Prior experience handling bulk hazardous materials a plus but not required. Must pass a preemployment physical and drug screen, and background check. Some travel will be required for training, at company expense.

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