Machine Operator SPS

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

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt | Department:
Operations |

Reports to:

Assistant Manager, Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendent.

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 a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks.
• Consistently follows safe work processes, procedures, and rules.
• Understands on‑track safety and can explain specifics when asked.
• Able to locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation.

• Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards and communicates conditions to the operator or supervisor and performs common repairs as instructed. Provides accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions.
• Accurately records and reports common parts used to supervisor, including floor stock.
• Performs maintenance and repairs according to set schedules and policies.
• Accurately describes gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation.
• Demonstrates the ability to 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 demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations.
• 2+ years of demonstrated ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and adopt best practices.
• 1+ year experience as a heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike) with heavy maintenance/construction equipment maintenance.
• Basic administration computer skills and working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations (cellular or tethered).
• 3+ months of experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require excavator experience.

The candidate must meet all relevant or applicable pre‑qualifications as noted in the general description for this role and Loram’s career development matrix.

Maintains 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 close and far, detect colors, and use 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 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 contribute to the plan;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include 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 determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.

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.

Rev:
May 2025