Loram
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
MachineOperator1
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Machine Operator 1 at Loram. Skills: Machine operation, Equipment maintenance, Safety procedures. Operate railway maintenance equipment. Maintain railway maintenance equipment”
Industry & Context.
Identify problems; Identify defects; Identify changes; Identify hazards; Perform common repairs
100% travel, International travel, Physical demands
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ Months experience with Loram equipment, 2+ Years technical skills, 2+ Years learn communicate verbally, Maintain Railroad Certifications, CPR/First Aid, Valid Driver's License, 1+ year experience Heavy equipment operator, 1+ year Heavy Maintenance/Construction equipment maintenance, Basic administration computer skills, Working knowledge data systems, Working knowledge remote equipment operations, Minimum 1 year computer background, 1 year working knowledge MS Windows, Pre-employment physical examination, Role-specific assessments, eVerifile/eRailSafe background check, Valid driver's license, Pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Nice to Have
Excavator experience, Commercial Driver's License, Obtain Class B CDL, Preferred radiation experience
What You'll Do.
Operate railway maintenance equipment
Maintain railway maintenance equipment
Repair railway maintenance equipment
Operate on track MOW equipment
Operate on track vehicles
Conduct machine inspections
Communicate conditions to operator
Communicate conditions to supervisor
Perform common repairs
Provide accurate feedback
Record common parts used
Report common parts used
Perform maintenance according to schedules
Perform repairs according to schedules
Document daily field reporting
Complete daily field reporting
Document personal expense reporting
Complete personal expense reporting
Document field lodging
Complete field lodging
Document administrative reporting
Complete administrative reporting
Lead job briefing during operations
Lead job briefing during maintenance
Lead job briefing during repair tasks
Follow safe work processes
Follow safe work procedures
Follow safe work rules
Understand on track safety
Explain on track safety specifics
Locate emergency equipment
Demonstrate correct operation of emergency equipment
Describe gauge functions
Describe HMI functions
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job 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 Ex
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