Machine Operator 1, TSO

Loram • Georgetown, TX

7d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is a field-based position responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This role involves operating on-track MOW equipment and/or on-track vehicles with supervision. Assignments may vary across different equipment platforms based on business needs.

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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments (DOT Physical Exam, Regulated (DOT) DS/BAT, Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), and Audiogram).
• Successful completion of an eVerifile/eRailSafe background check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 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

• Lead comprehensive and appropriate job briefings during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks.
• Consistently follow safe work processes, procedures, and rules.
• Understand and explain on-track safety specifics.
• Locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation.
• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards.
• Communicate identified conditions to the operator or supervisor.
• Perform common repairs as instructed.
• Provide accurate feedback for machine leadership maintenance decisions.
• Accurately record and report common parts used, 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.

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
• Annual bonus
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed