Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Locomotive Drivers will be responsible to the Locomotive Inspectors for driving locomotives both on the main line and shunting in traffic yards. The specific duties will include:
- Driving Locomotives on the main line.
- Shunting in traffic yards
- Observing safety of the train and that of the public
- Controlling train speed as per operating procedures
- Inspection of train and cargo
- Frequent physical look out for the train to ensure that train is following in a proper manner
Requirements
- KCSE Certificate Mean Grade of C or its equivalent with a pass in Math, Sciences, English and Kiswahili
- Have undertaken and passed Mandatory Locomotive Drivers test
- Must be physically fit and ready to undertake a comprehensive eye test
- Must have a minimum experience of two years of driving on the mainline and shunting
- Must have experience on all classes of locomotives
- Diploma in Mechanical or Civil Engineering will be an added advantage