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Welcome Rikhotso
Train Driver
Kempton Park,GP
Summary
Dynamic Train Driver with Transnet Freight Rail, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and punctuality. Expert in train handling and safety regulations, consistently achieving performance targets. Strong communicator and adaptable team player, effectively managing complex situations and training new drivers to uphold best practices in safety and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Train Driver
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2006 - Current
- Contributed to improved overall efficiency within the rail network through collaborative problem-solving efforts with colleagues from various departments.
- Improved train punctuality by consistently adhering to schedules and promptly addressing any delays.
- Maximized overall operational efficiency through effective time management and prioritization of tasks during each shift.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers and other team members, supporting seamless coordination of rail traffic across the network.
- Efficiently managed train operations, ensuring timely arrivals and departures at all stations.
- Consistently met company performance targets for punctuality, safety, and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently completing required documentation related to train operations, incidents, or delays.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry regulations, attending workshops and conferences to maintain current knowledge of best practices.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Assisted in the training of new train drivers, sharing expertise on best practices for safe, efficient operation.
- Operated trains according to established guidelines while adjusting speed based on weather conditions or other external factors that could impact safety.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Operated automated systems to propel trains, add or remove cars and switch cars around to unload freight.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Interpreted train orders, signals or railroad rules and regulations that governed locomotive operation.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Monitored gauges or meters that measured speed, amperage or air pressure in brake lines or main reservoirs.
- Received starting signals from conductors and used controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, steam or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nwamaloby High
Giyani, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Mechanical tools
Passenger assistance
Safety awareness
Emergency procedures
Equipment inspection
Route logs
Train handling
Safety rules and regulations
Engine tests
Car coupling
Brake control operation
On-board inspections
Yard operations
Electrical systems
Emergency response
Track switch operation
Train control apparatus tests
Computer literacy
Excellent communication
Route planning
Decision-making
Self motivation
Adaptability and flexibility
Interests
Travelling
reading and researching things
I enjoy reading self help books;insperational and life improvement books on my spare time
I also reasearch anything that is of interest to me
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
venda
Intermediate (B1)
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
sotho
Intermediate (B1)
zulu
Upper intermediate (B2)
tsonga
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Train Driver
Transnet Freight Rail
01.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Nwamaloby High
04.2001 -