Machine Operator SPS

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Machine Operator 1

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.

Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This position may 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.

• Lead a comprehensive 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 and demonstrate the correct operation of all emergency equipment.
• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards; communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor and perform common repairs as instructed, providing accurate feedback to aid maintenance decisions.
• Accurately record and report common parts used to the 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

• 2+ years of demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations.
• 1+ year experience as a heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike) and heavy maintenance/construction equipment maintenance.
• Basic administration computer skills and working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 3+ months experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require excavator experience.

Maintain Railroad Certifications, CPR/First Aid, 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 up close, at 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.

Comprehensive package includes 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 with an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute;
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 - $21.00 per hour. Loram determines compensation based on skills, competencies, education, and 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