Machine Operator 1 - 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 involve operating Loram’s on‑track MOW equipment and/or on‑track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. Assignments may vary with equipment platforms based on business needs and demands.

• Lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operation shifts, maintenance shifts, and 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 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. Provide accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions.
• Accurately record and report common parts used to supervisors, 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 adopt best practices.

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

• 1+ year experience as a heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike).
• Heavy maintenance/construction equipment maintenance experience.
• 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 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 (DOT Physical Exam, Regulated (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Human Performance Evaluation, 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.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license; a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Successful passage of 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.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
• Ability to see close and at a distance, distinguish colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Pay range: $41,600 – $56,300. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation. Starting pay is $20.00 – $21.00 per hour.

Comprehensive package with company‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance;
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