Machine Operator 1 - SPS

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 41,600 - 56,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator 1 in Muncie, Indiana. This role involves operating and maintaining railway maintenance equipment with a focus on safety and adherence to procedures. Candidates should have technical skills and demonstrate effective communication.

Experience with Loram equipment is preferred along with 2+ years in a related field. The compensation is competitive, starting at $20.00 - $21.00 per hour. Full benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) with employer match, is provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ months working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment.
• 2+ years demonstrating mechanical, electrical, and machine operations.
• Must maintain railroad certifications and CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair railway maintenance equipment.
• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems and defects.
• Lead job briefings and consistently follow safety processes.

Skills

Technical skills (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic)

Heavy equipment operation (Backhoe, Excavator)

Communication skills

Basic administration skills

Education

2+ years of technical experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Job Title

Machine Operator 1

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Department

Operations

Reports to

Assistant Manager, Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent

General Description / Purpose

Machine Operator 1 (MO1) is a field based position responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. The role may operate Loram’s on‑track MOW equipment and/or on‑track vehicles with supervision in both operating and travel modes. Assignments may involve various equipment platforms dependent on business needs and demands.

Essential Job Functions

Safety Focused

• 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.

Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge

• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards; communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor and perform common repairs as instructed; provide accurate feedback that allows 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.

Behavioral Competencies

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

Experience

Internal: 3+ months 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: 2+ years demonstrating technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations; 2+ years demonstrating ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and learn best practices.

Licenses/Certifications

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.

Aurora – Minimum 1 year computer or technology background

1 year working knowledge with MS Windows; 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 and role‑specific assessments, including 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; 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.
• Apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
• Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
• Stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
• See up close, at distances, colors and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti‑discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.

Benefits

Benefits for this role include a 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; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.

Compensation

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 annually.