Machine Operator , TSO

REF
131L-32

Job Title: Machine Operator 1

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Reports to: 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.

• Safety Focused
  • Lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks.
  • Consistently follows safe work processes, procedures and rules.
  • Understands on track safety and can explain specifics when asked.
  • Locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation.
• Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge
  • Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards; communicates conditions to the operator or supervisor and performs common repairs as instructed. Provides accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions.
  • Accurately records and reports common parts used to supervisor, including floor stock.
  • Performs maintenance and repairs according to set schedules and policies.
  • Accurately describes gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation.
  • Documents and completes 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

Experience:

• 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 demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 2+ years demonstrated ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and learn best practices.

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

• Slots – 1+ year experience 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.
• Aurora – Minimum of 1 year computer or technology background. 1 year of working knowledge with MS Windows. Preferred radiation experience. Commercial Driver’s License or able to obtain a Class
  
  B.

• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments. Components may include DOT Physical Exam, Regulated (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), and Audiogram.
• Position 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. 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.
• 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, 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.

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 - $21.00