Maintenance Material Handling

Job description

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.








In the maintenance departments within Savage, you will find a wide variety of equipment and machinery to maintain.

This variety allows you the chance to expand your skillset and stay up to date on the latest technology.

At Savage, we love nothing more than rewarding our Team Members’ hard work with opportunities for growth.



The successful candidate will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of equipment used at Savage's PABTEX facility.



These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage


+ Opportunities for Growth

+ Regular Work Week - Monday - Friday

+ We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)

+ $150/Semi - annual steel toe boot allowance

+ Paid Holidays

+ Profit Sharing

+ Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match


Here is what you will be doing


+ Perform minor/major repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance on mobile heavy equipment, conveyors, pickups, tractors and trailers at our Corpus Christi facility.



+ Assists with other facility mechanical repairs as necessary

+ Maintain shop cleanliness and parts inventory

+ Learn and partner with the Maintenance Supervisor to utilize the CMMS system as a tool of organization and preventative maintenance record keeping

+ Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements

+ Follow proper safety rules, maintenance and operating procedures

+ Assist with writing and revising maintenance procedures as needed

+ Support other areas of the operation, as deemed by the Maintenance Supervisor, even in areas outside typical heavy equipment mechanic duties


Requirements of a successful Utility Laborer


+ Experience troubleshooting and repairing mobile heavy equipment, conveyors, pickups, tractors and trailers.



+ An expert in identifying and diagnosing needed repairs by computer based systems, being able to visually recognize problems a big plus

+ Has an invested interest in operational safety

+ Be able to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions

+ Welding experience a plus

+ Willingness to do a significant amount of preventative maintenance

+ Prepared to help with anything requiring attention, as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor

+ Environmental awareness

+ Able to lift 50 lbs

+ Knowledge and experience using a CMMS is helpful

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Effective interfacing with internal leadership, direct reports, external vendors and other team members

+ Self-starter capable of working independently, in line with company goals, strategies and policies

+ Ability to be on call at designated times.



+ Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and carry critical projects to completion

+ A strong record of continuous improvement, personal development and attention to detail

+ The chosen candidate will have a value system that will embrace our culture

+ Prior experience as a mobile equipment mechanic/diesel mechanic required

+ Certifications preferred but not required

+ #IND1


Here are some of the physical requirements for this role


+ Will be on your feet for extended period of time throughout the day

+ Navigating the facility will include, but is not limited to, exposure to harsh weather conditions, uneven ground, ladders, racks and other high places, ground that can be slick or uneven, and other industrial hazards

+ The work site is an industrial setting and will require someone who can work safely around this type of environment, as well as ensure compliance to strict OSHA and State regulations




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 (https://savageco.com/careers/california-residents-job-applicant-privacy-notice/)

+ 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.





Job Details

Job Family Skilled Player
Pay Type Hourly

Required Skill Profession

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