Transnet Freight Rail Trainee Train Assistant
| Operating Division: | Transnet Freight Rail |
| Employee Group: | Trainee |
| Department: | OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Train Crew A-KTR |
| Location: | Komatipoort |
| Reporting To: | Section Manager: Train Traffic |
| Grade: | SSTFT |
| Reference: | req4274 |
Position Purpose:
- Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotive consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passenger) to ensure that the customers’ freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.
Position Outputs:
- Sign on duty at the designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
- Determine which locomotive to prepare.
- Obtain and place the equipment on the locomotive.
- Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
- Clean working area
- Assist with starting up the locomotive as prescribed, and assist with locomotive brake tests.
- Couple locomotive
- Sign on duty
- Despatch locomotive
- Prepare locomotives.
- Determine which locomotive to prepare.
- Obtain and place the equipment on the locomotive.
- Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
- Clean working area
- Assist with starting up of locomotives as prescribed.
- Assist with locomotive brake tests.
- Prepare communication equipment.
- Obtain radios/handsets/walkie-talkies/telemeters when applicable.
- Checkthe functionality of the communication equipment
- Performs the pre – trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train before departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards.
- Attach/detach vehicles according to the work order in the absence of guard personnel. I.Mount telemeters where necessary II.Complete vehicle list and vacuum form III.Mount train indicators IV. Examine the train. V.Do brake test in conjunction with the train driver.
- Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
- Obtain works order.
- Perform shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per the works order.
- Update vehicle list
- Place and clear load/empty trucks at the siding
- Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the train from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure, track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service.
- Verbally compare signal positions and display with the train driver.
- Observe the preceding trains and patrol locomotives.
- Reset locomotive trip outs.
- Observe the safe running of the train.
- Protect the train during incidents.
- Assist the train driver during emergency circumstances.
- Comply with safety standards and laid down instructions to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
- Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
- Assist in performing various administrative duties.
- Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section Manager at sign – off after every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of the monthly salary.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science
Other Requirements:
- Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
- Physical hearing, vision, mental, and fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments)
- The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake Train driver or train control duties (SANS 3000, par 6.2.6.8)
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 (VTS standards)
- Ability to carry heavy objects.
Functional Training:
- Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant
- Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant
Other Requirements:
- Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
- Physical, hearing, vision, and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment)
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, constraints on the particular territory
- Health and Safety Act 85 15. First Aid
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
- SANS 3004 (Human Factors) 18. HC Policies and Procedures
- Train service/ITP
- Training working
- Substance Abuse policy and procedures
Skills Required:
- Locomotive coupling and uncoupling
- Locomotive preparations (Electrical and Diesel)
- Observation
- Shunting movement
- Train handling skills
- Time management
- Stress handling
- Assessment i) Literacy j)
- Communication
- Judgement
- Reasoning
- Psychomotor skills(reactions/coordination)
- Concentration
- Observation
- Spatial
- Depth perception psychomotor
- Numerical
- Train /locomotive handling and preparation
- Problem solving
- Electrical and diesel locomotive driving
Attributes:
- Stress handling
- Self-management
- Safety conscious
- Punctual
- Willing to work shifts.
- Results-oriented.
Equity Statement:
- Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
How to apply:
The closing date is on. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.