Machine Operator 1, TSO

Safety

• Conducts job briefings during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks.
• Follows safe work processes, procedures, and rules.
• Locates and demonstrates correct operation of emergency equipment.

Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge

• Conducts machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards.
• Communicates conditions to the operator or supervisor.
• Accurately records and reports common parts used to supervisor.
• Performs maintenance and repairs according to set schedules and policies.
• Documents and completes daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting.
• Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting.

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.
• Maintenance of Heavy Equipment Operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike).
• Maintenance of Heavy Maintenance/Construction equipment.
• Basic administration computer skills.
• Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

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.

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.
• Leaves of absence.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Payroll charity contributions.
• Adoption assistance.
• Optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.