Train Driver Assistant
TRAIN DRIVER ASSISTANT
Afrimat Mining Services, based in Lichtenburg (Lovedale) has a vacancy for a:
Shunter/ Train Driver Assistant
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Grade 12 certificate
Good hand-eye-foot coordination, fine motor control and medical fitness
Effective communication skills
Shunter’s Certificate, code 10 drivers and locomotive licence will be an advantage
Experience in working in remote mining sites and in a cross-cultural working environment
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):
Checks visually for any defects on the loco
Visually inspect railway lines for any defects or damages
Couples and de-couples trucks as required by connecting or disconnecting truck couplings and backing pipes
Changes points to direct train trucks on the required lines by throwing over the point switches
Locks points after shunting is completed and while loading and off-loading takes place
Signals the loco driver to move trucks while loading, by making use of a two-way radio, hand signals and operating the robot in the loading tunnel
Checks that truck doors are secure by doing a visual inspection that safety pins are secure before and after the shift
Assists the loco driver when the train is moving by doing a visual inspection of the trucks to ensure that all are functioning correctly and that doors are closed, and level crossing signals are working properly
Checks that the loading tunnel is safe by doing a visual inspection for spillages in the tunnel
Starts the loading plant pumps on the two operating panels
Checks that trucks are correctly positioned underneath the chutes by doing a visual inspection and signalling the driver to move trucks either forward or backwards
Loads each train truck by operating the loading plant from the control panels
Checks that trucks are not overloaded by doing a visual inspection for spillage from trucks
Ensures that switchgear is correctly positioned and locked before off-loading commences
Assists tip personnel with off-loading by checking that doors are correctly opened and closed
Checks that doors are securely locked, and safety pins are in place by doing a visual inspection
Checks that no obstructions are present by doing a visual inspection
Reports defects in the loading tunnel to the supervisor
Cleans the locomotive by means of sweeping or mopping floor as well as wiping windows
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Please submit the following documents to apply:
▪ CV
▪ Certified ID copy
▪ Grade 12 and relevant certificates
The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.
Closing Date: 20 December 2024
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