Rail Vehicles Shunter

We are currently looking for a Rail Vehicle Shunter to safely move, position, couple, and uncouple rail vehicles within port terminals, railway yards, depots, and sidings. The successful candidate must have a strong port operations background and experience working in a port environment where rail movements, freight handling, and terminal operations take place.

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