Machine Operator 1 - SPS

Loram•Georgetown, TX

7d•$20 - $21•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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 cellar or tethered.
Aurora - 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 able to obtain a Class B.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments. Components may include DOT Physical Exam, Regulated (DOT) DS/BAT, Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), and 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preferred radiation experience.
Commercial Driver’s License or able to obtain a Class B.

Responsibilities

Ability to 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
Able to locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation
Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards and 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
Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary

Benefits

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 including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
behavioral health support
leaves of absence
tuition reimbursement
payroll charity contributions
adoption assistance
optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization