Machine Operator SPS

Machine Operator 1

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 depending on business needs and demands.

• 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 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; perform common repairs as instructed and 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.
• 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.
• 2+ years of demonstrated ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing and learn best practices.
• 1 year experience as a heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike).
• Experience in heavy maintenance/construction equipment maintenance; basic administration computer skills.
• Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations (cellar or tethered).
• 3+ months experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require Excavator experience.
• Meet all relevant pre‑qualifications as noted in the general description and Loram’s career development matrix.

Maintain Railroad Certifications, CPR/First Aid, valid Driver’s License.

• 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.
• Physical abilities: stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste, and smell; see up close, distances, colors; use of peripheral vision and depth perception; tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions.

Benefits include 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 150% employer match up to 6%;
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.

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. Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 and $21.00.

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.