Machine Operator - SPS

REF
133O-51

Job Title: Machine Operator 1

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

Machine Operator 1 (MO1), a field based position, is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. The incumbent can operate Loram’s on‑track MOW equipment and/or on‑track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes and 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 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:
Must have at least 3+ months 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:
At least 2+ years of demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations; at least 2+ years of demonstrated ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and learn best practices.

Maintain Railroad Certifications, CPR/First Aid, and a valid Driver’s License.

Must have at least 1 year of experience as a heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike), heavy maintenance/construction equipment maintenance, and basic administration computer skills. Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations, cellar or tethered.

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.

• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination and role‑specific assessments, which may include a DOT Physical Exam, Regulated (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), and Audiogram.
• Must successfully pass an eVerifile/eRailSafe background check as required by Loram’s railroad customers. Ongoing eligibility is subject to compliance with eRailSafe standards.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. An MVR check will be conducted upon hire and annually thereafter in accordance with Loram’s Driving Policy.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.

• 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 close, at 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.

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