Shunt inbound loads

Shunt inbound freight loads to and from railcars for inbound and outbound trains.

shunt inbound shipments
perform shunting operations for inbound freight
undertake shunting operations for inbound and outbound freight
move inbound and outbound freight using shunters
carry out inbound and outbound freight shunting operations
shunt inbound and outbound shipments
shunt inbound and outbound freight
shunt inbound and outbound loads
shunt inbound freight loads
shunt freight to inbound and outbound trains

skill/competence

sector-specific

Shunt inbound loads is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Rail switchperson: Rail switchpersons assist in the tasks of the traffic controller. They operate switches and signals according to rail traffic control instructions, according to regulations and compliant with safety rules.
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.
Train driver: Train drivers operate trains providing passenger or cargo transport services. They are responsible for driving the locomotive in safe manner, respecting all relevant safety, operational and communication regulations, and have full responsibility for the safety of passengers and cargo. The task involves cooperation and communication with the relevant staff under the infrastructure manager, as well as with staff on board the train.
Rail intermodal equipment operator: Rail intermodal equipment operators assist in the loading of trailers and containers on and off railcars and chassis. They manoeuvre tractor-trailer combinations around tight corners and in and out of parking spaces. They use an on-board computer peripheral to communicate with yard management computer system and to identify railcars.
Train dispatcher: Train dispatchers ensure the safe and efficient dispatch of the train services. The safety of customers is their main priority. When carrying out train dispatch duties, they check the traffic signals and communicate promptly with train drivers and conductors that it is safe for the train to pull away.
Stevedore: Stevedores sort, handle, load and unload freight into over-the-road equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions, as well as state regulations. They move freight such as boxes, bulky items, or even large pallets of goods to and from storage areas and onto transport vehicles.

Shunt inbound loads is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Shunt inbound loads – ESCO