Machine Operator 1 - TM

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator 1 to operate, maintain, and repair company railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This role supports on-track MOW equipment and related vehicles under supervision, adapting to various platforms as needed.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, documenting parts usage, and completing routine maintenance per schedules. Strong safety focus and clear communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused mind-set for operations, maintenance and reporting.
• Ability to follow procedures and use standard work instructions.
• Capable of communicating machine conditions to supervisors and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead a proper job briefing during shifts and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct machine inspections, identify hazards and report findings.
• Document daily field reports, expenses and lodging as required.
• Describe gauge and HMI functions related to machine operation.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Listening

Learning on the Fly

Action Oriented

Personal Learning

Values Based

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

Machine Operator 1 (MO1) 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

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