Trainee Train Assistant

Position Purpose

Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives consisting of airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and passenger units to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customer needs.

Position Outputs

1. Sign on duty at designated workplace and be allocated duties to be performed for the duration of the shift.
   • Determine which locomotive to be prepared.
   • Obtain and place equipment on locomotive.
   • Check and supplement prescribed equipment.
   • Clean working area.
   • Assist with starting up of locomotive as prescribed; assist with locomotive brake tests.
   • Couple locomotive.
   • Sign on duty.
   • Dispatch locomotive.
2. Prepare locomotives.
   • Determine which locomotive to be p...

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