Job ID: req4887
Job Category: Operations
Location: Erie, PA, US
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 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
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.
- 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.
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 – $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.
Rev: May 2025
Job ID: req4887
Job Category: Operations
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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 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
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.
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 – $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.
Rev: May 2025
ABOUT
Based in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. designs and builds some of the most sophisticated railway maintenance equipment in the world, delivering high quality products and services to our global customers. This is made possible by employees who are passionate about delivering advanced equipment, innovative solutions, and unrivaled customer service.
For more information about Loram go to:
Based in Georgetown, Texas, Loram Technologies, Inc. provides innovative solutions for the railroad industry. From our friction management application systems to our Aurora® track inspection systems, our products are technologically advanced, safer, more efficient, and more productive than traditional maintenance methods.
For more information about LTI go to:
http://www.loramtechnologies.com
Loram is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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 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
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