Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Machine Operator 1
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
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
ListeningPersonal Learning
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience
Internal: 3+ Months experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require excavator experience.
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
100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
Apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention, and reasoning.
Excellent communication skills in any social context.
Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste, and smell.
Can see up close, at 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.
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 with employer match of 150% up to the first 6% contributed.
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 Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 - $21.00 per hour.
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.
EEO Statement 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
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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
ListeningPersonal Learning
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience
Internal: 3+ Months experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require excavator experience.
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
100% travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
Apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention, and reasoning.
Excellent communication skills in any social context.
Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste, and smell.
Can see up close, at 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.
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 with employer match of 150% up to the first 6% contributed.
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 Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 - $21.00 per hour.
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.
EEO Statement 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
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