SPS/Slot Operator

at Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. in Austin, Texas, United States

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), a field based position, 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:
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.
Slots - 1+ year experience Heavy equipment operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike). Heavy Maintenance/ Construction equipment maintenance. Basic administration computer skills. Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations cellar or tethered.
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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.