Transnet Train Trainee Assistant Wednesday, 30 July 2014 TRANSNET Do you have Grade 12 with Maths? Are you atleast 1.6m in Height? Then this Opportuntiy at Transnet is for you. Please Note:Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers section of the Transnet Internet (Link Supplied Below). Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position. The closing date is on 01.08.2014. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful. Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail Position Title : Trainee Train Assistant Employee Group : Permanent Department : SC-OPS-EXEC-TCM-TT Outside A-TZB Location : Thabazimbi Reporting To : Section Manager (Train Traffic) Grade Level : TFR7D2,br> Reference Number : 50004682 ,storng>Position Purpose : 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. Position outputs : PREPARED LOCOMOTIVE: • Obtain and place equipment on train (plus minus 15 kg) • Check and supplement prescribed equipment i.e. pantograph hook stick (plus minus 5 kg), jumper cables (plus minus 10kg) etc. • Coupled locomotives (multiple set) through air and vacuum hoses, jumper cable and ensure correct functioning of automatic coupler between locomotives • Despatch locomotives, operating hand operated points • Attach and/or detach vehicles according to works order in absence of yard personnel (Equivalent of 45 kg) • Mount telemeters (where necessary) i.e. mount (front unit = 5.17 kg) (rear unit = 8.06 kg) • 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 • Examining of train as prescribed ASSISTANCE EN ROUTE: • Verbal exchange of signal positions • Observe proceeding trains • 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) • Protect train during incidents, accidents etc. • Be prepared to walk relatively long distances to check train loads (day and night) • (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) • Assistance to Train Driver during emergencies (in event of Driver failure to bring train to standstill; walking long distances to report position, and requirements) • Attach/detach trucks as per works-order (manual application of equipment; standing of vehicle walking alongside moving vehicles) PREPARED COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: • Obtain radios/handsets/two way communication radios/telemeters when applicable (carrying of communication equipment and place on footplate or mount on vehicle). SHUNTING MOVEMENTS: STABLED TRAIN/LOCOMOTIVE: • Assist the Train Driver by applying hand brake • Secure as prescribed (applying hand brakes and placing of scotch blocks in front wheels) • Store tools and equipment (remove kit-box from locomotive and store away) Qualifications & Experience : • Grade 12 with Maths • At least 1,6 meters tall
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