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Loram

Railroad maintenance machinery and services

Machine Operator 1 - Sps

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGeorgetown, TX, USA$20 - $21

About the Job

Requirements

  • Internal candidates must have at least 3 months of experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment; some assignments require excavator experience.
  • External candidates must have at least 2 years of demonstrated technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations.
  • External candidates must have at least 2 years of demonstrated ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and learn best practices.
  • Maintain railroad certifications and CPR/First Aid certification, and hold a valid driver's license.
  • Meet all relevant or applicable pre-qualifications noted in the general description for the role and Loram’s career development matrix.
  • For Slots assignments, have at least 1 year of heavy equipment operator experience (backhoe, excavator, or similar), heavy maintenance or construction equipment maintenance experience, basic computer administration skills, and working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations, cellular or tethered.
  • For Aurora assignments, have at least 1 year of computer or technology background and 1 year of working knowledge of Microsoft Windows; a commercial driver's license or ability to obtain a Class B is required.
  • Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments, which may include a Department of Transportation physical exam, regulated drug screen/breath alcohol test, Human Performance Evaluation, and audiogram.
  • Successfully pass an eVerifile/eRailSafe background check as required by Loram’s railroad customers and maintain ongoing eligibility under eRailSafe standards.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record check upon hire and annually thereafter.
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
  • Be able to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention, and reasoning abilities.
  • Be able to stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste, and smell; see close-up and at a distance, distinguish colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Be able to tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive and appropriate job briefings during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and while conducting maintenance tasks.
  • Follow safe work processes, procedures, and rules; understand on-track safety and explain its specifics when asked.
  • Locate emergency equipment and demonstrate its correct operation.
  • Inspect machines to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards; communicate conditions to the operator or supervisor and perform common repairs as instructed.
  • Provide accurate feedback to machine leadership to support maintenance decisions.
  • Accurately record and report common parts used, including floor stock, to a supervisor.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs according to established schedules and policies.
  • Describe gauge and human-machine interface functions as they relate to machine operation.
  • Complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging reporting, and other administrative reporting as necessary.
  • Operate, maintain, and repair company railway maintenance and inspection equipment.
  • Operate Loram on-track maintenance-of-way equipment and/or on-track vehicles, with supervision, in operating and travel modes.
  • Work on equipment platforms assigned according to business needs and demands.

Desired Qualifications

  • Radiation experience is preferred for Aurora assignments.
  • Some assignments require excavator experience.

About the Company

Loram

Railroad maintenance machinery and services

Loram Maintenance of Way is a rail infrastructure service and equipment provider. It supports North American Class I railroads and other markets with ballast maintenance, rail grinding, track inspection, and related services. Its products and work rely on specialized machines such as ballast-cleaning devices and rail-care equipment that lift rails and ties to access ballast beneath the track, enabling cleaning, rehabilitation, and replacement of ballast. The company also expands its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, giving it a global footprint and a broad toolkit of track-maintenance technologies. Unlike some peers, Loram has grown as a private, family-owned business that has steadily expanded through acquisitions (e.g., RVEL, Loram UK, GREX) to become a leading, full-spectrum provider of railway maintenance solutions. The goal is to keep railways safe, reliable, and efficient by maintaining the track structure and supporting systems across major rail networks worldwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Medina, MN
Founded
1954

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