Machine Operator 1 - TM
About The Position
Machine Operator 1 operates, maintains, and repairs company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. With supervision, the role may operate Loram on-track maintenance-of-way equipment and/or on-track vehicles in operating and travel modes. Assignments to equipment platforms depend on business needs and demands. The position requires a strong focus on safety, including leading job briefings, following safe work processes and rules, understanding on-track safety, and locating and correctly operating emergency equipment. The operator inspects machines, identifies and communicates problems, defects, changes, and hazards, and performs common repairs as instructed. The role also supports scheduled maintenance, records parts used, describes gauge and HMI functions, and completes required field, expense, lodging, and other administrative reports. The role requires 100% travel, including international travel, and may involve variable or extreme physical conditions during visits to or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
Requirements
- Internal candidates: at least 3 months of experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment.
- External candidates: at least 2 years of demonstrated technical skills, such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operation skills.
- External candidates: at least 2 years of demonstrated ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and learn best practices.
- Maintain railroad certifications and CPR/First Aid certification.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Some assignments require excavator experience.
- Meet all applicable pre-qualifications identified in the role’s general description and Loram’s career development matrix.
- Ability to travel 100%, including internationally, using any method of transportation.
- Ability to apply cognitive, analytical, retention, and reasoning skills and communicate effectively in social contexts.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, and hear, taste, and smell; ability to see up close and at a distance, distinguish colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Ability to tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe or excavator, or similar equipment (Slots assignment).
- Experience maintaining heavy maintenance or construction equipment (Slots assignment).
- Basic computer administration skills and working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations, including cellar or tethered systems (Slots assignment).
- At least 1 year of computer or technology experience and 1 year of working knowledge of MS Windows (Aurora assignment).
- Radiation experience (preferred for Aurora assignment).
- Commercial Driver’s License, or ability to obtain a Class B CDL (Aurora assignment).
Responsibilities
- Lead appropriate job briefings during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and maintenance tasks.
- Follow safe work processes, procedures, and rules; understand and explain on-track safety requirements.
- Locate emergency equipment and demonstrate its correct operation.
- Inspect machines to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards; communicate findings to the operator or supervisor.
- Perform common repairs as instructed and provide accurate feedback to support maintenance decisions.
- Record and report common parts used, including floor stock.
- Perform maintenance and repairs according to established schedules and policies.
- Describe gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation.
- Complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging reporting, and other administrative reporting as necessary.
- Operate Loram on-track maintenance equipment and/or on-track vehicles with supervision in operating and travel modes.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 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 an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% contributed
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Behavioral health support
- Leaves of absence
- Tuition reimbursement
- Payroll charity contributions
- Adoption assistance
- Optional legal, critical illness, and hospitalization plans
- Some positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
