at Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. in Georgetown, Texas, United States
Job 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, a field based position, 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: Associated 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
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: October 2023
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.