Description
Shunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains. They manage the driving of locomotives and are involved in switching wagons, making or splitting up trains in shunting yards or sidings. They operate according to the technical features, such as controlling movement via a remote control device.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
read railway circuit planscontrol train movementcomply with railway safety standardsshunt rolling stock in marshalling yardscheck train enginesassess railway operationsoperate radio equipmentoperate railway vehiclesenforce railway safety regulationsfollow switching instructions in rail operationsshunt outbound loadsoperate railway warning systemsperform rail track inspectionsoversee operational safety on trainsperform wagon couplingdeal with challenging work conditionstest the braking force of trainsperform routine maintenance on railway enginesperform maintenance on locomotivesoperate switching locomotivesoperate railway communication systemsoperate railway switchesshunt inbound loadsuse hand signal for transport proceduresoperate railway control panelsdrive vehiclesload animals for transportationcompare shipment contents with waybillassist in the movement of heavy loadskeep written records of cargo