Overview
Trainee Train Assistant Jobs in Lydenburg, South Africa at Transnet Company
Location: Lydenburg
Trainee Train Assistant
Operating Division:Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group:Trainee
Department:OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Train Crew A-LDR
Location:Lydenburg
Reporting To:Section Manager:
Train Traffic
Grade:SSTFT
Reference:req
2568
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PositionPurpose
Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organization to satisfy the customer needs.
Position Outputs
Sign on duty at designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
Prepare locomotives including determining which locomotive to be prepared, obtaining and placing equipment on locomotive, checking and supplementing prescribed equipment, and cleaning working area.
Preparecommunicationequipment, ensuring functionality of radios/handsets/walkie talkies/telemeters when applicable.
Perform pre-trip preparation of the locomotives and the whole train prior to departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards.
Execute shunting activities in sidings and en route according to directives.
Assist the train driver en route to ensure the safe movement of the train.
Comply with safety standards and laid down instruction.
Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
Assist in performing various administration duties.
Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section Manager at sign-off after every shift.
Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/or Physical Science.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments.
Physical hearing, vision, mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests).
The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake Train driver or train control duties.
THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM TRAINEE PRE–REQUISITE:
The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall.
Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System).
Ability to carry heavy objects.
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING:Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical).
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:Various communications systems, depot layout, locomotive classes, locomotive equipment, route/road, sections/stations and sidings, signing on duty procedures, train working rules, trip report, yard and siding layout, knowledge of general TFR policies, shunting procedures, locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, Health and Safety Act, First Aid, Basic conditions of Employment Act, SANS 3004, HC Policies and procedures, train service/ITP, training workings, substance abuse policy.
SKILLS REQUIRED:Locomotive coupling and uncoupling, locomotive preparations, observation, shunting movement, train handling skills, time management, stress handling, assessment, literacy,communication, judgment, reasoning, psychomotor skills, concentration, spatial and depth perception,problem solving.
ATTRIBUTES:Stress handling, self-management, safety conscious, punctual, willing to work shifts, resul…
Title: Trainee Train Assistant
Company: Transnet Company
Location: Lydenburg, South Africa
Category: Transportation
