Job ID: req4963
Job Category: Operations
Location: Conway, AR, US
Job Title: Maintenance Specialist 1
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Fleet Operations
Reports to: Superintendent, Fleet Operations
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Maintenance Specialist 1, Fleet Operations is responsible for repairing and maintaining company railway maintenance equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Safety Focused
- 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 to superintendent
Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge
- Operates Heavy Maintenance forklifts and equipment
- Can explain function of equipment controls and gauges
- Uses Concur for expense reporting
- Uses CLC to arrange lodging
- Ensures return parts have tags correctly completed
- Responsible for updating training as required using Cornerstone
- Arranges service for and maintains OR trucks
- Understands and fulfills the requirements of Safety Monitor
- Recognizes and understands when necessary to update job briefing
- Identifies and explains confined entry-space rules and procedures
- Understands and uses Lockout Tagout procedures
- Operates torch safely and can explain all settings
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Safety Awareness
- Learning on the Fly
- Action Oriented
- Values Based
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: 6+ months Experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment. 2+ years demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 3+ years demonstrated ability to work injury and accident free.
Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications, Loram Operating Rules Certification and All Loram Required E-Learning, On the Job, and 3rd Party Safety Training
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associates Degree or Technical Certification
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% or more 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 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.
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
#LI-RL1
#LI-REMOTE
Job ID: req4963
Job Category: Operations
Location: Conway, AR, US | Birmingham, AL, US | Batesville, AR, US | Fayetteville, AR, US | Texarkana, AR, US | Jonesboro, AR, US | Little Rock, AR, US | Fort Smith, AR, US | West Memphis, AR, US | Paragould, AR, US | Harrison, AR, US | Pine Bluff, AR, US | Stockton, CA, US | Macon, GA, US | Sioux City, IA, US | Des Moines, IA, US | Ames, IA, US | Iowa City, IA, US | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Davenport, IA, US | Wichita, KS, US | Louisville, KY, US | New Orleans, LA, US | Shreveport, LA, US | Hattiesburg, MS, US | Neosho, MO, US | Warrensburg, MO, US | Poplar Bluff, MO, US | Cape Girardeau, MO, US | Jefferson City, MO, US | Kansas City, MO, US | Joplin, MO, US | Springfield, MO, US | Columbia, MO, US | Rolla, MO, US | Saint Louis, MO, US | Branson, MO, US | Henderson, NV, US | Findlay, OH, US | Tulsa, OK, US | Youngstown, PA, US | Clarksville, TN, US | Lubbock, TX, US | Spokane, WA, US
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Maintenance Specialist 1
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Fleet Operations
Reports to: Superintendent, Fleet Operations
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Maintenance Specialist 1, Fleet Operations is responsible for repairing and maintaining company railway maintenance equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Safety Focused
- 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 to superintendent
Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge
- Operates Heavy Maintenance forklifts and equipment
- Can explain function of equipment controls and gauges
- Uses Concur for expense reporting
- Uses CLC to arrange lodging
- Ensures return parts have tags correctly completed
- Responsible for updating training as required using Cornerstone
- Arranges service for and maintains OR trucks
- Understands and fulfills the requirements of Safety Monitor
- Recognizes and understands when necessary to update job briefing
- Identifies and explains confined entry-space rules and procedures
- Understands and uses Lockout Tagout procedures
- Operates torch safely and can explain all settings
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Safety Awareness
- Learning on the Fly
- Action Oriented
- Values Based
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: 6+ months Experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment. 2+ years demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and machine operations. 3+ years demonstrated ability to work injury and accident free.
Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications, Loram Operating Rules Certification and All Loram Required E-Learning, On the Job, and 3rd Party Safety Training
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associates Degree or Technical Certification
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% or more 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 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.
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
#LI-RL1
#LI-REMOTE
ABOUT
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram operates in multiple locations across North America and supports Class I, regional, and commuter railroads with a full suite of services. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
Join a company that moves the world — and builds the future of rail.
Job Title: Maintenance Specialist 1
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Fleet Operations
Reports to: Superintendent, Fleet Operations
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Maintenance Specialist 1, Fleet Operations is responsible for repairing and maintaining company railway maintenance equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Safety Focused
- 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 to superintendent
Machine Operations and Technical Knowledge
- Operates Heavy Maintenance forklifts and equipment
- Can explain function of equipment controls and gauges
- Uses Concur for expense reporting
- Uses CLC to arrange lodging
- Ensures return parts have tags correctly completed
- Responsible for updating training as required using Cornerstone
- Arranges service for and maintains OR trucks
- Understands and fulfills the requirements of Safety Monitor
- Recognizes and understands when necessary to update job briefing
- Identifies and explains confined entry-space rules and procedures
- Understands and uses Lockout Tagout procedures
- Operates torch safely and can explain all settings
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Safety Awareness
- Learning on the Fly
- Action Oriented
- Values Based
RECEIVE JOB ALERTS
Be the first to know about the jobs that are right for you. Set your criteria and sign up now.
About the area
Find out more about Conway, AR
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.
Loram is committed to protecting the identity and personal information of any potential employee. Loram applicants will only be contacted by Loram employees with an authentic Loram email address ending in @loram.com. We encourage you to verify the identity of any individual who claims to be a member of the Loram team by confirming the email address is @loram.com with no additional characters or letters. We will never request financial information or a financial commitment as part of the recruitment process. If you have a question about the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Loram, please contact loramrecruiting@loram.com. Reports can be submitted online at www.loram.ethicspoint.com or by calling 1-844-635-4640.
- © 2024 Loram Maintenance of Way, All rights reserved.
- Terms of Use
- Privacy Policy