Elements and Performance Criteria
- Perform pre-operational equipment checks
- Basic pre-operational equipment checks are conducted as per manufacturers specifications or local maintenance schedules
- Log books are checked and completed accurately as required
- Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant persons are notified of problems and/or documentation completed
- On track and operate road/rail vehicle
- On-tracking location is identified and appropriate on-track permission/authority is obtained
- Vehicle is placed on track and set up to operate in accordance with manufacturers specifications and organisational requirements
- Vehicle is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and manufacturers and local working instructions
- Vehicle is operated with due regard for prevailing operating conditions to ensure safe working and minimise/eliminate potential hazards or accidents
- Warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation to maintain correct functionality of vehicle
- Off track road/rail vehicle
- Off-track location is identified and, if required, appropriate permissions to off track vehicle is obtained
- Front/rear rail wheels are retracted in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- Vehicle is driven not less than 3 metres from running rails, and safety locks to rail wheels are applied
- That vehicle is clear of all running lines is confirmed with train control/network
- Perform post-operational equipment procedures
- Vehicle is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment
- Post-operational vehicle checks are conducted as per manufacturers specifications or local maintenance schedules to identify defects and maintenance requirements
- Deficiencies with equipment are identified and rectified in an appropriate manner to maintain equipment in correct functionality of equipment
- Relevant persons are notified of problems and/or documentation is completed in accordance with instructions and the relevant codes of practice
- Complete documentation