Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Nkosingiphile Nkambule

Train Driver
Springs

Summary

Professional train driver with strong focus on safety, punctuality, and adherence to schedules. Adept at navigating complex routes and managing unexpected challenges. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and prioritizes collaboration and efficiency. Skilled in operating and maintaining trains, ensuring smooth and efficient service.

Knowledgeable in train driving duties with proven track record in operating and managing trains efficiently and safely. Demonstrated ability to adhere to strict schedules and protocols, ensuring seamless travel experiences. Proficient in leveraging attention to detail and excellent communication skills to deliver high-quality service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Uber Driver

Self Employed Services
Springs
04.2022 - Current

Placed safety as top priority for rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel.

  • Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness, and customer service.
  • Assisted passengers with loading and unloading luggage for enhanced customer care.
  • Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
  • Inspected vehicles to confirm safe and fully-functioning working condition.
  • Responded to passenger concerns and complaints politely and professionally.

Monitored traffic patterns and adjusted routes to minimize travel time.

Transport approximately 15 to 20 passages safely to th

Train Driver

Transnet Freight Rail
Springs
11.2011 - 04.2022
  • Check roster, sign on duty and read and sign the notice book.
  • Comply with the alcohol and drug testing policy.
  • Check for all required equipments on the locomotive.
  • Ensure good housekeeping practices on the locomotive cabin.
  • Perform all types of brake tests for different braking system as per locomotive class.
  • Assist the train assistant in coupling the air brake pipes and jumper cables for multiple-unit consists.
  • Ensure all locomotive pre-checks and testing are performed, report all defects to the supervisor and technical team and ensure that locomotives are in a roadworthy condition and all equipment is in working condition.
  • Ensure knowledge of all operational areas.
  • Ensure that all site layout and procedures are understood and complied with as per instructions.
  • Ensure all vacuum or air brake pipes are coupled through all locomotives and wagons.
  • Ensure all wagons doors are properly closed.
  • Comply with the safeguarding of trains or locomotives according to train working rules.
  • Monitor all shunting activities as prescribed and adhere to shunting instructions via radio and hand signals.
  • Keep a good lookout on your own train as well as other trains for safe passage.
  • Keep a good lookout for maintenance personnel,members of the public and animals.
  • Provides supervision and direction to train assistant.
  • Control all train and shunting movement as prescribed in the train working rules,general appendix and in accordance with train handling methodology.
  • Perform a brake efficiency test after departure, as described in the train working rules.
  • Adhere to the shunting instructions from the train assistant.
  • Adhere to train arrangements, authorizations and any other instructions for the safe movement of the train.
  • Adhere to required safety standards and requirements.
  • Identifies risks and unsafe conditions, takes corrective action and reports to the site manager.
  • Experience in operating a 10200 tons / 400 axles heavy haulage train from Ogies coal fields to Richards bay harbour.
  • Knowledgeable on electronically controlled pneumatic brake system , air brake, vacuum brake systems.

Train Assistant

Transnet Freight Rail
Nelspruit
03.2008 - 11.2011
  • Check roster, sign on duty and read and sign the notice book.
  • Comply with the alcohol and drug testing policy.
  • Ensure good house keeping.
  • Assist the train driver with locomotive staring up procedure and assist the train driver in performing the brake test.
  • Couple air brake pipes and jumper cables in 4 multiple locomotive consist.
  • Write train journal and trip report.
  • Patrol locomotives and report any defects to the train driver.
  • Use hand signals to communicate with the driver when coupling or uncoupling locomotives or wagons.
  • Observe signal aspect and repeat it to the driver.
  • Assist train driver in implementing safe working procedures, improving overall efficiency and productivity through out the shift.

Education

Train Driving Duties

Transnet School of Rail
Esselenpark-kempton Park
04.2001 -

Boilermaking

S&S Training And Construction
Springs Gauteng Province

Mechanical Engineering N1-N2

Central Johannesburg CollageE
Johannesburg, South Africa

Mechanical Engineering N3

Nelspruit Technical Collage
Nelspruit- Mpumalanga

Grade12

Khutsalani Senior Secondary SchoolE
Kabokweni-Mpumalanga
12.2000

Skills

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

  • Reading books
  • Gym
  • Building car engines
  • Motor sport

Additional Information

DRIVING LICENCE

  • Category C1

REFERENCES

  • Name of person : Fikile Chilwane[Manager]
  • Contact number: 0136461404 / 0833851053


  • Name of person: Nomvula Nkambule[Supervisor]
  • contact number: 0126461202 / 0659649991

 

  • Name of person: Pamella Vilakazi[Business partner]
  • Contact number: 071 153 5859

Timeline

Uber Driver

Self Employed Services
04.2022 - Current

Train Driver

Transnet Freight Rail
11.2011 - 04.2022

Train Assistant

Transnet Freight Rail
03.2008 - 11.2011

Train Driving Duties

Transnet School of Rail
04.2001 -

Boilermaking

S&S Training And Construction

Mechanical Engineering N1-N2

Central Johannesburg CollageE

Mechanical Engineering N3

Nelspruit Technical Collage

Grade12

Khutsalani Senior Secondary SchoolE
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