Machine Operator - SPS

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133O-48

Machine Operator 1

Non‑Exempt

Operations

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 position can operate Loram’s on‑track MOW equipment and/or on‑track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. The operator 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 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.
• Demonstrate 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

Internal: 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.

External: 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.

Maintain railroad certifications, CPR/First Aid, valid driver’s license.

1+ year experience as 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 cellar or tethered.

Minimum of 1 year computer or technology background. 1 year of working knowledge working with MS Windows. Preferred radiation experience. Commercial driver’s license or able to obtain a Class

B.

• Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical examination and role‑specific assessments, including DOT physical exam, Regulated (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) and audiogram.
• Successful completion of 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. A motor vehicle record (MVR) check will be conducted upon hire and annually thereafter in accordance with Loram’s driving policy.
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.

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 have use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Can tolerate variable and…