Machine Operator - SPS

Job Title

Machine Operator 1

Non-Exempt

Operations

Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is a field based position responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. The role may operate Loram’s on‑track MOW equipment and/or on‑track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. Assignments may involve various 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 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 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.
• 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 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 demonstrating technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations; 2+ years demonstrating ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and learn best practices.

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

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.

1 year working knowledge with MS Windows; preferred radiation experience; commercial driver’s license or ability 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 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.

• 100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
• Apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
• Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
• Stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
• See up close, at distances, colors and use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…