Machinery Operator Required In Ottawa, ON, Canada

Loram is looking for a Machine Operator 1 to join our Operations team in Ottawa, ON. This is a field-based position working on railway maintenance and inspection equipment operating, maintaining, and repairing the machinery that keeps trains moving safely across North America. If you have mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic experience, you’re comfortable with 100% travel, and you’re ready to work in a 24/7 environment, this could be the right fit. Starting pay is between $24 and $25 per hour, and we’re offering full-time work with opportunities to learn and grow.

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Who We Are

Loram is a leader in railway maintenance and inspection, providing equipment and services that help railroads operate safely and efficiently. Our Machine Operators are the ones on the ground, making sure our equipment performs when it counts. This is a role that requires focus, technical skill, and a serious commitment to safety. If you’re someone who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a team that values learning and action, you’ll find a place here.

What You’ll Be Doing

Operating railway maintenance equipment: You’ll run Loram’s on-track MOW equipment and vehicles in both operating and travel modes, with supervision.
Conducting safety briefings: You’ll lead comprehensive job briefings during operations, maintenance shifts, and while performing maintenance tasks.
Following safety protocols: You’ll consistently follow safe work processes, understand on-track safety, and know how to locate and operate emergency equipment.
Performing machine inspections: You’ll inspect equipment to identify problems, defects, changes, and hazards, and communicate conditions to supervisors.
Making common repairs: You’ll perform maintenance and repairs according to schedules and policies, and report parts used accurately.
Understanding machine functions: You’ll describe gauge and HMI functions as they relate to machine operation.
Completing administrative reporting: You’ll document daily field reporting, personal expenses, field lodging, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Working with technology: You’ll use basic computer skills and data systems to support operations.

What You’ll Need

Experience:

Internal candidates: 3+ months experience working with Loram equipment or equivalent in a 24/7 environment. Some assignments require Excavator experience.
External candidates: 2+ years demonstrated technical skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine operations. 2+ years demonstrated ability to learn, communicate verbally and in writing, and apply best practices.
1+ year experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator (Backhoe, Excavator, or alike).
Heavy Maintenance-Construction equipment maintenance experience.
Basic administration computer skills and working knowledge of data systems.

Licenses-Certifications:

Maintain Railroad Certifications
CPR/First Aid
Valid Driver’s License
Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain Class B (preferred for Aurora roles)

Aurora-specific requirements:

Minimum 1 year computer or technology background
1 year working knowledge of MS Windows
Preferred radiation experience

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires successful completion of:

Pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments, which may include DOT Physical Exam, Regulated (DOT) DS/BAT, Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), and Audiogram.
eVerifile/eRailSafe background check as required by Loram’s railroad customers. Ongoing eligibility is subject to compliance with eRailSafe standards.
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check upon hire and annually thereafter.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Working Conditions

100% travel required, including international, using any method of transportation.
Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention, and reasoning skills.
Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste, and smell.
Ability to see up close, distances, colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
Ability to tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

What You’ll Get

Starting pay between $24.00 and $25.00 per hour.
Full-time employment with opportunities for annual bonus and paid time off.
The chance to work with specialized railway equipment and develop technical skills.
100% travel if you like being on the move, this role offers that.
A safety-focused culture where looking out for each other is part of the job.
Opportunities to learn and grow with a leader in railway maintenance.

Important Information Before You Apply

This is a field-based position with 100% travel you must be willing and able to travel extensively, including internationally.
Pre-employment requirements are extensive physical exams, background checks, drug testing, and MVR checks are all mandatory.
Railroad certifications must be maintained you’ll need to stay current with all requirements.
Experience requirements vary for internal and external candidates make sure your application matches the right category.
Aurora roles have additional requirements computer background, MS Windows knowledge, and preferred radiation experience.
Valid Driver’s License is essential Class B or ability to obtain is preferred for some roles.
No degree mentioned your experience and technical skills matter most.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a skilled Machine Operator ready for a field-based role with 100% travel and a focus on railway maintenance, here’s what to do:

Apply through one of the following channels:
Glassdoor
Indeed
LinkedIn
SnapJobSearch
Recruit.net
Make sure your resume clearly shows your technical experience (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, machine operations), your heavy equipment operator background, and any relevant certifications.
Highlight your ability to travel extensively and work in a 24-7 environment.
Be prepared for pre-employment screenings and background checks.

Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.

Apply today and join a team that keeps North America’s railways moving safely and efficiently.