<p><strong>Train Driver Assistant<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>TRAIN DRIVER ASSISTANT<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Afrimat Mining Services&comma; based in Lichtenburg &lpar;Lovedale&rpar; has a vacancy for a&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Shunter&sol; Train Driver Assistant<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications &sol; Experience<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Grade 12 certificate<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Good hand-eye-foot coordination&comma; fine motor control and medical fitness<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Effective communication skills<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Shunter’s Certificate&comma; code 10 drivers and locomotive licence will be an advantage<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Experience in working in remote mining sites and in a cross-cultural working environment<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities &lpar;not limited to&rpar;&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Checks visually for any defects on the loco<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Visually inspect railway lines for any defects or damages<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Couples and de-couples trucks as required by connecting or disconnecting truck couplings and backing pipes<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Changes points to direct train trucks on the required lines by throwing over the point switches<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Locks points after shunting is completed and while loading and off-loading takes place<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Signals the loco driver to move trucks while loading&comma; by making use of a two-way radio&comma; hand signals and operating the robot in the loading tunnel<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Checks that truck doors are secure by doing a visual inspection that safety pins are secure before and after the shift<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>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&comma; and level crossing signals are working properly<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Checks that the loading tunnel is safe by doing a visual inspection for spillages in the tunnel<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Starts the loading plant pumps on the two operating panels<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>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<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Loads each train truck by operating the loading plant from the control panels<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Checks that trucks are not overloaded by doing a visual inspection for spillage from trucks<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Ensures that switchgear is correctly positioned and locked before off-loading commences<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Assists tip personnel with off-loading by checking that doors are correctly opened and closed<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Checks that doors are securely locked&comma; and safety pins are in place by doing a visual inspection<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Checks that no obstructions are present by doing a visual inspection<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Reports defects in the loading tunnel to the supervisor<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Cleans the locomotive by means of sweeping or mopping floor as well as wiping windows<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>DISCLAIMER&colon; By applying for this position and supplying Afrimat with your CV and other personal information&comma; you are consenting to the information being used for recruitment purposes&period; This will be done in compliance with POPIA&period; We confirm that your information will not be used for any other purposes&period;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Please submit the following documents to apply&colon;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>&squarf; CV<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>&squarf; Certified ID copy<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>&squarf; Grade 12 and relevant certificates<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness&period;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong><a class&equals;"maxbutton-1 maxbutton" href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;afrimat&period;co&period;za&sol;vacancy&sol;train-driver-assistant-lichtenburg&sol;"><span class&equals;'mb-text'>CLICK HERE TO APPLY<&sol;span><&sol;a> <&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Closing Date&colon; 20 December 2024<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Job Application Form<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Afrimat is committed to fair and ethical recruitment practices that sustains consistent delivery towards diversity and inclusion&comma; effective performance and job engagement&period;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Only short-listed candidates will be contacted&period; The Company reserves the right not to make an appointment&period;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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