Transnet Freight Rail is looking for a Trainee Train Assistant in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, The purpose of the position is to assist the Train Driver in the movement of the train, shunt the train and to convey information to the client centre en route to enhance the safe, fast movement of commodities<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Obtain and place equipment on train (plus minus 15 kg) Requirements<\/strong> Attributes<\/strong> How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Completed curriculum vitae (CV) to be submitted by fax to 0117749919<\/strong><\/em> (Please use this reference number: 50009647). Alternatively click below\u00a0to apply online<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Transnet Freight Rail is looking for a Trainee Train Assistant in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, The purpose of the position is to assist the Train Driver in the movement of the train,…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[196],"tags":[1674],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\u2022 Check and supplement prescribed equipment i.e. pantograph hook stick (plus minus 5 kg), jumper cables (plus minus 10 kg) etc.
\n\u2022 Coupled locomotives (multiple set) through air and vacuum hoses, jumper cable and ensure correct functioning of automatic coupler between locomotives
\n\u2022 Despatch locomotives, operating hand operated points
\n\u2022 Attach and\/or detach vehicles according to works order in absence of yard personnel (Equivalent of 45 kg)
\n\u2022 Mount telemeters (where necessary) i.e. mount (front unit = 5.17 kg) (rear unit = 8.06 kg)
\n\u2022 Remove and carry train indicators to last vehicle and mount (side and rear indicators) (plus minus 10 kg). Required to board vehicle to effect proper mounting
\n\u2022 Examining of train as prescribed
\n\u2022 Verbal exchange of signal positions \u2022Observe proceeding trains
\n\u2022 Patrol 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)
\n\u2022 Protect train during incidents, accidents etc.
\n\u2022 Be prepared to walk relatively long distances to check train loads (day and night)
\n\u2022 (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)
\n\u2022 Assistance to Train Driver during emergencies (in event of Driver failure to bring train to standstill; walking long distances to report position, and requirements)
\n\u2022 Attach\/detach trucks as per works-order (manual application of equipment; standing of vehicle walking alongside moving vehicles)
\n\u2022 Obtain radios\/handsets\/two way communication radios\/telemeters when applicable (carrying of communication equipment and place on footplate or mount on vehicle)
\n\u2022 Assist the Train Driver by applying hand brake
\n\u2022 Secure as prescribed (applying hand brakes and placing of scotch blocks in front wheels)
\n\u2022 Store tools and equipment (remove kit-box from locomotive and store away)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Grade 12 with Mathematics
\n\u2022 At least 1,6 meters tall
\n\u2022 Visual acuity
\n\u2022 Be prepare to attend and pass the first available course in Trainee Train Assistant duties
\n\u2022 Physically able to lift and carry objects (be prepared to be subjected to assessment of physical abilities)
\n\u2022 Applicants must have the potential and attributes necessary to be trained to efficiently and safely perform the tasks of a Train Assistant and to be trained as a Train Driver.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Safety conscious
\n\u2022 Environmental awareness
\n\u2022 Conscientious
\n\u2022 Prepared to work overtime
\n\u2022 Prepared to work shifts<\/p>\n