Railway Maintenance Machine Operator – Field Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for field-based work operating and maintaining railway maintenance equipment. The MO1 may operate on-track vehicles with supervision and may be assigned to various equipment platforms as needed.

Candidates should have 2+ years mechanical/electrical experience and related certifications. The role emphasizes safety, accurate reporting, and hands-on maintenance support, with comprehensive benefits and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused approach to operations and maintenance tasks.
• Technical aptitude for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations.
• Clear communication in writing and reporting.
• Accurate recording of parts used and field data.

Responsibilities

• Operate Loram’s on-track maintenance equipment and associated vehicles.
• Conduct machine inspections, identify issues, and report to supervision.
• Maintain and repair equipment per schedules and policies; document daily field reports.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Technical Aptitude

Communication

Record Keeping

Job description

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator 1 for field-based work operating and maintaining railway maintenance equipment. The MO1 may operate on-track vehicles with supervision and may be assigned to various equipment platforms as needed.

Candidates should have 2+ years mechanical/electrical experience and related certifications. The role emphasizes safety, accurate reporting, and hands-on maintenance support, with comprehensive benefits and travel requirements.