Locomotive/ Train Driver x2 - Mining Surface Operations
Fempower Personnel
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Intermediate position
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Lichtenburg
- Posted 13 May 2025 by Fempower Personnel
- Expires in 33 days
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Job 2610532
About the position
A leading open-pit mining and aggregates company in the Lichtenburg area is looking for two experienced Locomotive/ Train Drivers to support raw material transportation between the quarry and the processing plant. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in heavy industrial environments and be certified to operate locomotives on private rail systems.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Loco/Train Driver with valid Train Driver Certificate and License
- Good motor coordination and situational awareness
- Knowledge of rail safety regulations and operational practices
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work in teams
- Physically and medically fit for duty
- Experience working in remote/mining environments is highly advantageous
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-shift checks on locomotive and fuel levels
- Operate train to transport raw material between quarry and plant
- Perform visual and audible inspections of railway lines
- Log transported quantities, delays, and mechanical issues
- Adhere to speed limits, signals, and safety protocols
- Coordinate shunting operations and ensure trip safety
- Maintain cleanliness of locomotive cab
- Report faults and line defects to Engineering Supervisor
Desired Skills:
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Integrity
- Solving Problems
Fempower Personnel
About the agency
Fempower Personnel (Pty) Ltd is a leading brand in the provision of staffing services to corporate business in South Africa.
We have more than 36 years of experience in matching the skills and career aspirations of our candidates to the human resource requirements of our blue chip clients.
We have successfully placed top calibre candidates in most industry sectors and across all skill levels, including senior financial and management positions. Our competency based recruitment process ensures that not only salary and skills competencies are matched, but also that a candidate fits into the cultural environment of the company. It is indicative of our success that we accurately match candidates and clients, so that both parties prosper from the relationship.
We invite you to experience the expertise and professional service of Fempower, after all we do it better!
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