ISCO Occupation Group 8312.3 Shunter

Definition

Shunter: 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.

Essential Skills

Enforce Railway Safety Regulations
Check Train Engines
Rail Infrastructure
Test The Braking Force Of Trains
Operate Railway Control Panels
Operate Railway Communication Systems
Oversee Operational Safety On Trains
Operate Radio Equipment
Train Operating Procedures
Principles Of Mechanical Engineering
Shunt Outbound Loads
Follow Switching Instructions In Rail Operations
Shunt Rolling Stock In Marshalling Yards
Operate Switching Locomotives
Perform Maintenance On Locomotives
Dangers Of Marshalling Activity
Comply With Railway Safety Standards
Deal With Challenging Work Conditions
Perform Rail Track Inspections
Drive Vehicles
Operate Railway Switches
Railway Framework Legislation
Perform Wagon Coupling
Use Hand Signal For Transport Procedures
Perform Routine Maintenance On Railway Engines
Operate Railway Vehicles
Control Train Movement
Read Railway Circuit Plans
Shunt Inbound Loads
Physical Characteristics Of Railways
Operate Railway Warning Systems
Mechanics Of Trains
Assess Railway Operations

Optional Skills

Electrical Engineering
Compare Shipment Contents With Waybill
Load Animals For Transportation
Ensure Train Stability After Loading
Electrical Wiring Plans
Assist In The Movement Of Heavy Loads
Keep Written Records Of Cargo

Alternative Names

Shunting Assistant
Foreman Shunter
Shunting Foreman
Forewoman Shunter
Shunter Assistant
Shunting Attendant
Shunting Forewoman
Operator Shunter
Rail Shunter
Shunter Driver
Shunting Supervisor
Foreman/Forewoman Shunter
Shunter Attendant
Foreman Shunter/Forewoman Shunter

Higher Level

ISCO Unit Group 8312 Railway Brake Signal And Switch Operators