Machine Operator 1 TSO

Loram; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Wellness programs

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Loram is seeking a Machine Operator 1 to operate, maintain and repair Loram’s railway maintenance and inspection equipment. This role may involve on-track MOW equipment and on-track vehicles with supervision as needed across different platforms.

You will perform inspections, document parts used, and carry out scheduled maintenance while following established procedures. The position demands accuracy, safety, and the ability to report daily activities in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• External: 2+ Years Demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations.
• External: 2+ Years Demonstrated ability to learn communicate verbally and in writing and learn best practices
• Internal: 3+ Months Experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; Some excavator experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive and appropriate job briefing during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and when performing maintenance tasks.
• Follow safe work processes, procedures and rules consistently.
• Conduct machine inspections to identify problems and hazards and communicate with supervisor for maintenance decisions.
• Document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Learning on the Fly

Action Oriented

Listening

Personal Learning

Tools

MS Windows

Data systems

Remote equipment operations

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

Qualifications:

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

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 of 1 year computer or technology background. 1 year of working knowledge working with MS Windows. Preferred radiation experience. Commercial Driver’s License or able to obtain a Class B.

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.
• Ability to 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 has 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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:

• 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


• leaves of absence


• 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.