Employee Department: OP-COR-EXEC-TCM-Diesel Team A-EMR Employee Group: Trainee Train Assistant Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail Employee Group: Employee Department: The Department of Trainees The place in question is Ermelo. SSTFT is the grade for train traffic. Section Manager of Station Operations is the person to whom she reports.

Reasons for Taking This Position Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving and handling of all different types of trains and locomotives, including air brake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passenger trains, in order to guarantee that the customers’ goods or cargo arrives at its destination in good condition and on time. It will be possible for the company to satisfy the requirements of the clients as a result of this.

Position’s Outputs and Functions The first thing that needs to be done is to report for duty at the designated place of employment, following which you will be given responsibilities that will be carried out for the duration of the shift. It is necessary to identify which locomotive need preparation.

Get the equipment and put it in the appropriate position on the locomotive. Ensure that the equipment that has been recommended is maintained and improved upon. The workplace environment should be cleaned. To assist in starting up the locomotive in accordance with the directions that have been supplied. Help with the locomotive’s braking tests by providing assistance. There are two people in the locomotive.

It is necessary to sign on while the dispatch locomotive is on duty. aid in starting the locomotive in accordance with the instructions, and also aid with testing the brakes of the locomotive. 2. Assist with the starting up of the locomotive, as well as cleaning the working environment, deciding which locomotive has to be prepared, obtaining and placing equipment on the locomotive, verifying and supplementing required equipment, and assisting with the preparation of the locomotive. Third, verify that the communication equipment is prepared by purchasing radios, handhelds, walkie talkies, and telemeters, if applicable, and ensuring that the functionality of the communication equipment is examined.

The individual is responsible for performing the pre-trip preparation of the locomotives and the complete train before to the departure. This is done in accordance with the roadworthiness and train functioning norms and safety standards. Additionally, in the event that yard staff is not present, it is their responsibility to connect and detach cars in accordance with the works order. First, telemeters should be installed in the right areas. ii.

Complete the list of vehicles and the vacuum form. iii. Install the indicators for training trains. The train must be subjected to a comprehensive inspection, and the brake test must be carried out in conjunction with the train driver. In order to enhance the safety of the working procedures, it is recommended that shunting activities be carried out in sidings and enroute operations in compliance with the directions.