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

• 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

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments (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 subject to compliance with eRailSafe standards
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check conducted upon hire and annually thereafter per Loram’s Driving Policy
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Qualifications

• 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