Machine Operator - Tie Marking

Machine Operator 1 (MO1)

Job : REF
96E-23

Location: Augusta, GA

Type: Full-time

Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. The position can operate Loram’s on‑track MOW equipment and/or on‑track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. In this role you may be assigned to various types of equipment platforms depending on business needs and demands.

• Lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks.
• Consistently follow safe work processes, procedures, and rules.
• Understand on‑track safety and be able to explain specifics when asked.
• Locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation.

• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards, communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor, and perform common repairs as instructed. Provide accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions.
• Accurately record and report common parts used to the supervisor, including floor stock.
• Perform maintenance and repairs according to set schedules and policies.
• Accurately describe gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation.
• Document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary.

• Safety Awareness
• Values Based
• Learning on the Fly
• Action Oriented
• Listening
• Personal Learning

• • Internal: 3+ months experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require excavator experience. Meet all relevant or applicable pre‑qualifications as noted in the general description for this role and Loram’s career development matrix.
• • External: 2+ years of demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 2+ years of demonstrated ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and learn best practices.
• •
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Maintain railroad certifications, CPR/First Aid, valid driver’s license.
• • Slots:
  Heavy equipment operator (backhoe, excavator, or alike), heavy maintenance/construction equipment maintenance, basic administration computer skills, working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations cellar or tethered.
• • Aurora:
  Minimum of 1 year computer or technology background, 1 year of working knowledge with MS Windows. Preferred radiation experience. Commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain a Class
  
  B.

• 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
• Apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention, and reasoning.
• Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
• Stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste, and smell.
• See up close, at distances, colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance;
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute; employee assistance program (EAP); behavioral health support; tuition reimbursement; payroll charity contributions; adoption assistance; and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 and $21.00 per hour.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.