Machine Operator - 1 - TSO

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading railway maintenance company is seeking a Machine Operator 1 to operate, maintain, and repair railway maintenance equipment. This role requires 3+ months experience with company equipment or equivalent, along with technical skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic operations. The position focuses on safety, documentation, and may involve 100% travel. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with match, and other perks such as tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3+ months experience with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment.
• 2+ years of demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic.
• Ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair railway maintenance equipment.
• Conduct machine inspections and perform common repairs as needed.
• Document daily field reporting and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Safety Awareness

Communication skills

Education

Maintain Railroad Certifications

CPR/First Aid Certification

Valid Driver's License

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 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 depending 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 machine 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

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Internal: 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.
• External: 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.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
• Can see up close, distances, colors and have use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

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

• 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.
• Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 and $21.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Rev: May 2025