Machine Operator - SPS

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134P-44

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. 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 follow safe work processes, procedures, and rules.
• Understand on‑track safety and be able to 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 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

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 demonstrating technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations. 2+ years demonstrating the 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 ability to obtain a Class

B.

• This position requires successful completion of a pre‑employment physical examination and role‑specific assessments, which may include a DOT physical exam, regulated (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). human performance evaluation (HPE), and audiogram.
• Requires 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. An 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.
• 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, see 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.

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience.…