Machine Operator SPS

Machine Operator 1

Job Title: Machine Operator 1

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

Pay: $20.00/hr - $21.00/hr

General Description /

Purpose:

Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This 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 dependent on business needs and demands.

• Lead comprehensive job briefings during operations shifts, maintenance shifts and while conducting maintenance tasks.
• Consistently follow safe work processes, procedures and rules.
• Understand on‑track safety and can explain specifics when asked.
• Locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation.
• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes and hazards and communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor, performing common repairs as instructed.
• Accurately record and report common parts used to 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

• 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 to adopt best practices.
• 1+ year experience as a heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, etc.).
• Experience with heavy equipment maintenance – construction equipment maintenance.
• Basic administration and computer skills, working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations.
• 3+ months experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require excavator experience.
• Maintain railroad certifications, CPR/First Aid and a valid driver’s license.

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

Benefits include a comprehensive package with company‑sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance; HSA and 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 employer match;
Employee Assistance Program; behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement and payroll charity contributions.

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.