Machine Operator SPS

Machine Operator – 1 – SPS

Company:
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.

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 operation shifts, maintenance shifts, and while performing maintenance tasks.
• Consistently follow safe work processes, procedures and rules.
• Understand on‑track safety and 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 operator or supervisor; perform common repairs as instructed; provide accurate feedback for 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

Experience:

• 2+ years of technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations.
• 2+ years of ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and apply best practices.
• 1+ year experience as a heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike).
• Heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Basic computer administration skills.
• Experience working with Loram equipment or in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require excavator experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Railroad certification, CPR/First Aid, valid Driver’s License.

• 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
• Ability to apply high levels of cognitive and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills in any social context.
• Physical demands include standing, sitting, walking, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, hearing, tasting, smelling, seeing, and tolerating extreme conditions.

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; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%;
Employee Assistance Program; behavioral health support; leaves of absence; tuition reimbursement; payroll charity contributions; adoption assistance; optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Loram determines compensation based on skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.

Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 – $21.00.

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, public assistance, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Not Applied.

Full‑time

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Truck Transportation

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