Machine Operator SPS

Position: Machine Operator - 1 - SPS

Machine Operator - 1 - SPS at Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.

Job Information

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Department: Operations
• Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

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.

Essential Job Functions Safety Focused

• 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 can explain specifics when asked.
• Locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation.

Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge

• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards; communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor; 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.
• Demonstrate the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary.

Behavioral Competencies

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

Required Qualifications External Experience

• 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.
• 1+ year experience as a 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 in cellar or tethered.

Internal Experience

• 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.
• 1+ year experience as a 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 in cellar or tethered.

Licenses / Certifications

• Maintain Railroad Certifications
• CPR/First Aid
• Valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 has 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

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 including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you…