Field Railway Machine Operator — Safety & Maintenance

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for field-based work operating, maintaining, and repairing Loram’s on-track equipment. This role may involve various equipment platforms and travel as required by the job.

The MO1 position requires experience in mechanical or related fields, strong safety awareness, and the ability to document daily field reports and expenses. A valid driver’s license and railroad-related certifications are preferred as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused work ethic and adherence to safe procedures.
• Ability to communicate conditions and feedback to supervisors.
• Willingness to learn field procedures and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead job briefings during operations and maintenance shifts.
• Perform machine inspections and basic repairs as instructed.
• Record parts used and report daily field data and expenses.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Values Based

Learning on the Fly

Action Oriented

Listening

Personal Learning

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for field-based work operating, maintaining, and repairing Loram’s on-track equipment. This role may involve various equipment platforms and travel as required by the job.

The MO1 position requires experience in mechanical or related fields, strong safety awareness, and the ability to document daily field reports and expenses. A valid driver’s license and railroad-related certifications are preferred as part of the role.