Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Machine Operator 1 - Tie Marking
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401
Job Title
Machine Operator 1 - Tie Marking
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 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 and communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor; 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
100% travel, including international.
High levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
Stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
See up close, distances, colors and have use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
Tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
Benefits 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.
Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 – $21.00.
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.
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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 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 and communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor; 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
100% travel, including international.
High levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
Stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
See up close, distances, colors and have use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
Tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.
Benefits 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.
Starting pay for the position is between $20.00 – $21.00.
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.
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