Location: Saldanha
\nRef: 50005318<\/p>\n
To assist the Train Driver in the movement of the train, shunt the train and to convey information to the client centre enroute to enhance the safe, fast movement of commodities.<\/p>\n
Output<\/strong><\/p>\n PREPARED LOCOMOTIVE<\/p>\n Obtain and place equipment on train (plus minus 15 kg) <\/p>\n ASSISTANCE EN ROUTE<\/p>\n Verbal exchange of signal positions <\/p>\n PREPARED COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT<\/p>\n Obtain radios\/handsets\/two way communication radios\/telemeters when applicable (carrying of communication equipment and place on footplate or mount on vehicle)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SHUNTING MOVEMENTS<\/p>\n STABLED TRAIN\/LOCOMOTIVE<\/p>\n Assist the Train Driver by applying hand brake <\/p>\n
\nCheck and supplement prescribed equipment i.e. pantograph hook stick (plus minus 5 kg), jumper cables (plus minus 10 kg) etc.
\nCoupled locomotives (multiple set) through air and vacuum hoses, jumper cable and ensure correct functioning of automatic coupler between locomotives
\nDespatch locomotives, operating hand operated points
\nAttach and\/or detach vehicles according to works order in absence of yard personnel (Equivalent of 45 kg)
\nMount telemeters (where necessary) i.e. mount (front unit = 5.17 kg) (rear unit = 8.06 kg)
\nRemove and carry train indicators to last vehicle and mount (side and rear indicators) (plus minus 10 kg). Required to boardvehicle to effect proper mounting
\nExamining of train as prescribed<\/p>\n
\nObserve proceeding trains
\nPatrol locomotives (walking through corridors of electric locomotives using extended foot plate and hand rails at speeds up to 40 km\/h; walking on running board of diesel locomotives and stepping over to another locomotive at speeds up to 40 km\/h;manual operating of circuit breakers while locomotive is in motion)
\nProtect train during incidents, accidents etc.
\nBe prepared to walk relatively long distances to check train loads (day and night)
\n(Determine status of train, placing and securing of detonators on rail, displaying hand signals day and night, walking on uneven ground, ability to withstand natural elements)
\nAssistance to Train Driver during emergencies (in event of Driver failure to bring train to standstill; walking long distances to report position, and requirements)
\nAttach\/detach trucks as per works-order (manual application of equipment; standing of vehicle walking alongside movingvehicles)<\/p>\n
\nSecure as prescribed (applying hand brakes and placing of scotch blocks in front wheels)
\nStore tools and equipment (remove kit-box from locomotive and store away)<\/p>\n