Traction Linesman-Transnet

Operating Division : Transnet Freight Rail

Position Title : Traction Linesman

Employee Group : Permanent

Department : Infra Engineeri

Location : Postmasburg

Reporting To : Assistant Foreman: OHTE

Grade Level : J2

Reference Number : 50013804

Position Purpose :

To ensure the optimal utilisation of high voltage overhead track equipment by performing quality maintenance, alterations,

construction, inspections and repairs to overhead track equipment, transmission line, negative return circuits and blue

pipeline bonds, according to prescribed quality and safety standards in line with dead working conditions.

Position outputs :

To supervise contractors, trade hands, Infra Assistants, Trainee Traction Linesman, and unauthorised personnel
To construct and maintain overhead track equipment (OHTE) according to required standards
Supervise and monitor the work performed by team and contractors and ensure work compliance to contract terms, safety
and quality standards
To ensure that workers on site adhere to safety standards
To transport staff and material from the station depot to site and back
To issue work permits

To attend to emergency breakdowns on site
To operate and pilot on track machines and cranes
To provide on the job training, coaching and guidance to subordinates, trainees and unauthorised personnel
To issue reports to the Assistant Foreman
Qualifications & Experience :
Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science
Category A Red / A Brown licence
Train Working Rule as applicable to Infrastructure personnel
Code 29
RRV certificate
Fire fighting
First Aid
Working on heights certificate
ET1 and ET2
Code C1 Drivers Licence with PDP
Successfully completed the prescribed modular training traction linesman
Competencies :

Knowledge
Standard operating procedures for Infrastructure
Safety policy and procedures / Act 85
OHTE equipment
On Track machines
Isolate/earthed 25Kv and transmission lines
Train Working rules
Track occupations work permits procedures
OTHE safety regulations
Electrical engineering instructions
Disciplinary and grievance procedures
Principles of RCM maintenance procedures
Material handling and control
Plant handling and control
Electrical safety instructions
OHTE maintenance – 3 KvDC, 25/50 KvAC
Bonding - 3 KvDC, 25/50 KvAC
Skills
Communication
Team working
Report writing
Developing people
Crane handling
Attention to detail
Cultural diversity
Observation
Behavioural Attributes and Qualities
Conscientious
Sense of urgency
Safety conscious
Results orientated
Willing to work shifts
Quality orientated
Willing to do call outs
Reliable
Vigilant
Responsible

Job ID : , #680, 86 views,

Diesel Mechanics »