Machine Operator 1 - SPS
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. · Tifton, GA · 1 wk ago
OTHR$20–$21/hrFull-time
Safety
- Conducts a comprehensive job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks.
- 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.
Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge
- Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards and communicates conditions to the operator or supervisor.
- 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.
- Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary.
Behavioral Competencies
- Safety Awareness
- Values Based
- Learning on the Fly
- Action Oriented
- Listening
- Personal Learning Experience
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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 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.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments.
- This includes 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.
Working Conditions
- 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.
- Ability to 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package with 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; and leaves of absence.
- Tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Compensation
- 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.
- The pay range for this position is between $41,600-$56,300.