Machine Operator 1

🔥 7 minutes ago

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan – Remote

💵 $20 - $22 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

✨ Operator

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

Where this job comes from

Posted on Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.'s careers page, not through a job board

First seen by Remote Rocketship 7 minutes ago

Logo of Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1954

🚗 Transport

🏭 Manufacturing

🔧 Hardware

Transport • Manufacturing • Hardware

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a long-established provider of railroad maintenance services, specialized equipment and inspection technologies. Loram delivers contract maintenance of way services (rail grinding, ballast and substructure maintenance, material handling, undercutting and excavation), manufactures maintenance equipment and OEM parts, and offers advanced inspection and analytics (GPR, LiDAR, Aurora backscatter x‑ray, remote monitoring) and software (Loram Virtual Rail) for infrastructure optimization and friction management. The company operates worldwide and emphasizes data-driven, predictive maintenance, equipment support and consulting for rail operators.

📋 Description

• Operate, maintain, and repair company railway maintenance and inspection equipment • Operate Loram on-track MOW equipment and/or on-track vehicles under supervision in operating and travel modes • Work on various equipment platforms according to business needs • Lead comprehensive job briefings during operations shifts, maintenance shifts, and maintenance tasks • Follow safe work processes, procedures, and rules • Explain on-track safety specifics • Locate emergency equipment and demonstrate its correct operation • Conduct machine inspections to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards • Communicate equipment conditions to operators or supervisors • Perform common repairs as instructed • Provide accurate feedback to support maintenance decisions • Record and report common parts used, including floor stock • Perform maintenance and repairs according to schedules and policies • Describe gauge and HMI functions related to machine operation • Complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging reporting, and other administrative reports

🎯 Requirements

• Internal candidates: 3+ months’ experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment • External candidates: 2+ years demonstrating technical skills such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations • External candidates: 2+ years demonstrating ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and learn best practices • Meet all relevant or applicable pre-qualifications in the general description and Loram’s career development matrix • Maintain railroad certifications • CPR/First Aid certification • Valid driver’s license • 1+ year experience as a heavy equipment operator, such as backhoe or excavator • Heavy maintenance/construction equipment maintenance experience • Basic computer administration skills • Working knowledge of data systems and remote equipment operations, cellular or tethered • Aurora: minimum 1 year computer or technology background • 1 year working knowledge of MS Windows • Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain a Class B • Ability to travel 100%, including internationally • Ability to meet physical demands including standing, sitting, walking, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, hearing, tasting, smelling, and visual requirements • Ability to tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions in railroad environments

🏖️ Benefits

• 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% contributed • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Behavioral health support • Leaves of absence • Tuition reimbursement • Payroll charity contributions • Adoption assistance • Optional legal, critical illness, and hospitalization plans • Potential annual bonus eligibility • Paid time off may be available

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