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Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail
Position Title : Traction Linesman
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : Infra Engineeri
Location : Vryheid
Reporting To : Foreman: OHTE
Grade Level : J2
Reference Number : 50013677
Position Purpose : To ensure the optimal utilization of Overhead Track Equipment by performing maintenance, alterations and repairs to overhead track equipment and negative return circuits to prescribed quality and safety standards including live working. Position outputs : •Safety of sub-ordinates •Construction/projects •Coach and guide team members •Issued daily reports/time sheets •Issued work permits •Drive motorized vehicle on track •Overhead track equipment correctly maintained •Completed overhead track equipment
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Qualifications & Experience : * Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science or equivalent N3 Engineering Science and Maths as Minimum requirement *First aid •Road knowledge certificate ( or be prepared to obtain within 5 months after appointment) •Eyesight •Hearing. •Physically fit. •Non-acrophobia •Trains working rules •Category A certificate. Competencies : KNOWLEDGE •Earthing and bonding procedures •Train operating systems •Safety (working areas) •Oxy-acetylene flame cutting. •Electrical safety instructions •OHTE safety regulations •Trestle trolley certificate •Traction Lineman duties (training modules) •Maintenance of electr. 3KV DC, 25 KV or 50 KV AC. SKILLS •First aid •Crane handling. •Slinging (rigging) •Observation ATTITUDES •Safety conscious •Reliable. •Sense of urgency •Vigilant. •Responsible. •Prepared to do stand-by duties •Prepared to work overtime “NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”
PLEASE NOTE: Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056.