Machine Operator 1, TSO

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Department: Operations | Reports to: Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Safety Focused: 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.
• Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge: 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.
• 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; physical demands: 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.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ months internal experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment (some assignments require Excavator experience); 2+ years external experience demonstrating technical skills in 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; 1+ year experience as heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike) and heavy maintenance/construction equipment maintenance; basic administration computer skills; working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations (cellar or tethered); Aurora – minimum 1 year computer/technology background, 1 year MS Windows knowledge, preferred radiation experience; Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain a Class B.
• Pre‑employment Requirements: Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical examination (DOT Physical Exam, Regulated DOT DS/BAT, Human Performance Evaluation, Audiogram); successful eVerifile/eRailSafe background check (ongoing eligibility subject to eRailSafe compliance); must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (MVR check upon hire and annually); pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.

Skills

• Safety Awareness
• Values Based
• Learning on the Fly
• Action Oriented
• Listening

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 with employer match of 150% up to the first 6% contributed
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and behavioral health support
• Leaves of absence
• Tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance
• Optional plans: legal, critical illness, hospitalization

Pay

Starting pay for the position is between $20.00‑$21.00 per hour (approximately $41,600‑$56,300 annually). Loram determines compensation based on skills, competencies, education, and/or experience; certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.