About the Role
Minimum Requirements
- Shunt rail vehicles and compile trains complying with all safety regulations under normal and abnormal circumstances, according to requirements
- Shunt wagons according to brake types/code types
- Demonstrate an understanding of the safety and health factors in the operations process and physical environment
- Previous experience working in a port environment is essential.
- Previous experience in rail shunting, rail yard operations or rail vehicle movements is highly advantageous.
- Experience in port logistics, terminal operations, freight handling or railway siding operations.
- Understanding of railway safety procedures, shunting signals and operational communication.
- Relevant shunting training, competency certification or authorisation, where required by the operator.
- Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Physically fit and able to work in a demanding operational environment.
- Willingness to work shifts, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Checks that the radio is fully operational
- Moves full and empty rail wagons by shunting and positioning them as required
- Carries out other duties as required at or below the skill level of this position
- To position full wagons for the offloading of cargo(coal, manganese, chrome)
- To place empty wagons for loading coke
- Shunt rail vehicles and compile trains complying with all the safety regulations under normal circumstances according to requirements
- Prepare trains from yards under normal and plan, the applicable train service to TFR
- Know carrying capacities
- Use emergency equipment and proceduresObtain and communicate operational information
- Know and adhere to procedures for obtaining and reporting operational information
- Identify and report vehicle defects accurately, comprehensively and timeously
- Carry out all prescribed and/or other relevant preliminaries such as brake tests and start-up procedures.
- Deal with emergencies according to operational procedures and legal requirements.
- Explain the effect of weather conditions on vehicle performance and driver action