Shunter (Shifts)

Shunting Movement
- Train Movement
- Communications
- Safety operation (Hand Points) in the yard
- Compliance with EHS rules and work related procedures
- Risk assessment, AZDP and being a Spotter

**Department: Supply Chain**

**Vacancy: Shunter Operator**

**Purpose of the Job**:

- Shunting Movement
- Train Movement
- Communications
- Safety operation (Hand Points) in the yard
- Compliance with EHS rules and work-related procedures
- Risk assessment, AZDP and being a Spotter

**Key responsabilités include the following**:

- Check shunt book to verify shunt movements to be made
- Ensure that u clearly understand the shunt movement that is requested
- Do the risk assessment before any train movement
- Ensure scotch blocks, red flags are removed prior the shunt move and are applied after the shunt movement to avoid train run away
- Attend the toolbox talk to obtain the information regarding safety and daily tasks
- Test the radios daily to ensure it is in working order before commencing duty
- Uses hand signals, colour flags, colour lights, whistle and the radios for communication during the shunting and the train movement
- Instructs the driver to perform the coupling and the uncoupling of the individual cars or train set
- Also, in charge of installing the emergency coupler in the train to be shunted
- Operates points (hand points) in the yard according to safety instructions
- Ensure to always remain positioned in a way that both driver and the track in front of the way can be seen.
- Ensure that the trans-border and turntable are clear from obstruction and that it is safe during shunting.
- Respect EHS rules and any work-related processes
- Report all the incidents and hazards to EHS/Supervisor
- Ensure to report any faulty hand points and shunting delays to your Supervisor
- Knowledge and understanding of air brakes.
- Ensure that all tools and machines are kept clean and in good condition

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12
- Shunting Certificate
- Drivers Licence will be advantage, preferable Code 10
- Technical knowledge with 3 to 5 years’ experience preferable in railway industry, in shunting position

**Closing Date 11 March 2024**

**Job Segment**:Supply Chain, Supply, Operations