Machine Operator 1, TSO

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

• Lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks
• Consistently follow safe work processes, procedures and rules
• Understand on track safety and explain specifics when asked
• Locate all emergency equipment and demonstrate correct operation
• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards and communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor and perform common repairs as instructed
• Provide accurate feedback that allows machine leadership to make maintenance decisions
• Accurately record and report common parts used to supervisor, 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

Qualifications

Internal candidates: 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 candidates: 2+ years demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 2+ years demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and learn best practices.

Licenses & certifications

• Maintain Railroad Certifications
• CPR/First Aid
• Valid Driver's License
• Commercial Driver's License or able to obtain a Class B

Skills

• Slots – 1+ year experience as 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

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
• 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

Pay

Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 – $21.00 per hour. The pay range for this position is between $41,600 – $56,300. 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.

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