- Operate locomotives on railways
- Operate locomotives to switch, couple and uncouple cars for loading and unloading
- Operate communication systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains
- Perform switching operations according to written switching orders or dispatched instructions
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Standing for extended periods
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Bending, crouching, kneeling