Train Assistant at De Beers Group

Job Description
As a Train Assistant , you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include:

• As a Train Assistant, the incumbent will also be responsible to Assist the loco driver with locomotive duties.
• Ensure the required wagons are shunted onto the correct rail according to the dispatch schedule and work order to ensure wagon availability.
• Carry out coupling and uncoupling of wagons for the required freight and according to instruction of the supervisor and Loco Driver.
• Operate turnout points in accordance with the standard operating procedures before train movement commences to ensure safety.
• Ensure the safety of train movement through continuous communication (verbal and non-verbal) with the Loco Driver including all related information such as length of wagon chain etc.
• Conduct inspections of shunting yard, loading area; turnout points and related equipment; report any deviations to supervisor and colleagues to ensure safe environment and equipment at all times as well as equipment availability.
• Provide team members and supervisors with assistance as and when required and within own area of competence to assist in the achievement of team objectives.
• Conduct the required safety interventions before undertaking to any tasks
• Ensure a clear working area, legibility and visibility of safety signs and attend to spillage material to prevent contamination and pollution; keep record of actions taken.
• Adhere to all health and safety practices requirements and promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Active participation in safety initiative i.e SLAM, HPH
• Assist loco driver with refueling locomotives and take the locomotives to the workshop .

This role is in th e Processing Distribution Departmen t on a P6 Level reporting to the S upervisor .

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Valid driver’s license, preferably code 10

Experience:

• 1- 3 years experience in Foot plat ( Railway) advantage
• Relevant Train Assistant (Shunter) experience will serve as a recommendation ( Advantage)