Transnet is Currently Opening Job Vacancies as Trainee Train Assistant - Apply Now
Trainee Train Assistant
Operating Division - Transnet Freight Rail
Employee Group - Trainee
Department - OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Panel 6-WOR
Location - Worcester
Reporting To - Depot Manager - Operations
Grade - SSTFT
Reference - req2827
- 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.
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 passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customers’ needs.
Position Outputs
1. Prepare communication equipment.
- Check functionality of communication equipment.
- Obtain radio’s/handsets/walkie talkie/telemeters when applicable.
2. Assist the train driver enroute to ensure the safe movement of the tarin from a required point to the destination, without delays or damage to locomotives, wagons, infrastructure track and other equipment, to ensure predictable service.
- Assist Train Driver during emergency circumstances.
- Observe proceeding trains patrol locomotives.
- Reset locomotive trip outs.
- Observe safe running of train.
- Verbally compare signal positions and display with train driver.
- Protect train during incidents.
3. Prepare locomotives.
- Clean working area.
- Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
- Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
- Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
- Assist with starting up of locomotives as prescribed.
- Assist with locomotive brake tests.
4. Assist in performing various administration duties.
5. Performs the pre – trip preparation of the Locomotives and the whole Train prior the departure to adhere to roadworthiness and train working rules and safety standards.
- Examine train.
- Mount telemeters where necessary.
- Complete vehicle list and vacuum form.
- Attach/detach vehicles according to works order in absence of guard personnel.
- Mount train indicators.
- Do brake test in conjunction with train driver.
6. Execute shunting activities in sidings and enroute according to directives to enhance safe working procedures.
- Update vehicle list.
- Perform shunting/placing/removing of trucks as per works order.
- Place and clear load/empty trucks at siding.
- Obtain works order.
7.Comply to safety standards and laid down instruction to ensure that he is well motivated and competent.
8.Sign on duty at designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
- Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed assist with locomotive brake tests.
- Despatch locomotive.
- Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
- Clean working area.
- Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
- Couple locomotive.
- Sign on duty.
- Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
9.Provide accurate feedback timeously to the Train Driver regarding any incidents and deviations along the route.
10.Complete the Train journal and submit to the Section Manager at sign – offafter every shift to ensure timeous and accurate processing of monthly salary.
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About You:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science.
OTHER REQUITREMNETS:
- Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioral risk assessments).
- Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioral risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
- 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:
- Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards).
- The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall.
- Ability to carry heavy objects.
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING:
- Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train Assistant .
- Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical, hearing, vision and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment).
- Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:
- Various communications systems.
- Locomotive classes.
- Substance Abuse policy and procedures.
- Locomotive equipment.
- Sections/stations and sidings.
- Train service/ITP.
- Signing on duty procedures.
- Trip report.
- Yard and siding layout.
- Train working rules.
- Shunting procedures.
- Health and Safety Act 85.
- Knowledge of general TFR policies.
- Basic conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
- SANS 3004 (Human Factors).
- HC Policies and procedures.
- First Aid.
- Route/road.
- Training workings.
- Depot layout.
Locomotive classes and their hauling capacities, constraints on the particular territory.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Psychomotor skills(reactions/coordination).
- Electrical; and diesel locomotive driving.
- Locomotive preparations (Electrical and Diesel).
- Shunting movement.
- Train handling skills.
- Depth perception psychomotor.
- Time management.
- Stress handling.
- Concentration.
- Literacy.
- Judgement.
- Reasoning.
- Communication.
- Observation.
- Assessment.
- Spatial.
- Numerical.
- Observation.
- Train /locomotive handling and preparation.
- Problem solving.
- Locomotive coupling and uncoupling.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Punctual.
- Results orientated.
- Stress handling.
- Safety conscious.
- Willing to work shifts.
- Self-management.
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.
Important
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Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the following application link.