Train Driver Career Changer, Upper Austria
- Upper Austria
- Full Time
Start your training as a train driver in 2026. Does your heart race for 10,000 HP locomotives that travel at up to 230 km/h? Then you’ve come to the right place! See here for a day in the life of a train driver.
“My job with purpose: I connect people, goods, and regions.” Christopher, Train Driver
Your tasks – exciting and varied:
- In 52 alternating weeks, a comprehensive training program will prepare you specifically for your future role as a train driver.
- During the training, you will gain valuable driving experience – both in the state-of-the-art ÖBB simulator and directly on the tracks.
- The training will provide you with all the theoretical, practical, and safety-related knowledge required for the profession.
- Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will obtain the train driver’s licenses for classes A and B.
- After completing your training, you will safely, punctually, and reliably transport passengers and goods to their destinations.
Requirements you meet:
- You have completed vocational training and will be at least 19 years old at the start of the course.
- As a male applicant, you have completed mandatory military or civilian service or are exempt from it.
- You have excellent German language skills, both written and spoken, to ensure successful and safe communication with our passengers and colleagues.
- You are physically fit, with excellent vision and hearing.
- You and your environment can handle varying working hours in shift work (nights/weekends/holidays).
An offer that convinces you:
- A job with great responsibility and a high degree of independence.
- The start of a long-term career as a train driver. After a few years, you can further qualify – e.g., as a driving instructor or training locomotive driver.
- For the position of "Junior Universal Train Driver," a minimum gross annual salary of €38,351.88 is provided. After completing the training and assuming the role of "Universal Train Driver," the salary is at least €45,822.42 gross per year, with an above-collective agreement remuneration of at least €47,865.16 gross per year.
- Additionally, performance-based supplementary payments (averaging €500 gross per month, excluding overtime) are offered.
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Your application:
Please apply online with the following complete documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of citizenship or passport
- Apprenticeship certificate or high school diploma
- If you are an internal applicant, please also ideally include your SAP extract.
If your application documents convince us, the completion of an e-learning module, a knowledge assessment, participation in a psychological aptitude test, a selection day, and a medical examination are the first steps toward your future career as a train driver. For more information on the application process, click here.
Women are an indispensable part of our success and corporate culture. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women, who will be given preference in the event of equal qualifications – taking into account the relevant framework conditions of all applications.
Please note that a criminal record certificate must be submitted as part of the hiring process.
Contact persons
For technical questions regarding this job posting, Birgit Pfeffer is available at +43 664/6179415.
For general questions about the application process, the ÖBB Recruiting Team can be reached at +43 5 1778 97 77888.
About the company:
Since 1923, we at ÖBB have shaped mobility in Austria and take responsibility for a modern infrastructure as well as the transportation of people and goods.
A career at ÖBB is not only diverse but also meaningful: As the largest climate protection company in the mobility sector, we move all of Austria, drive the Austrian economy forward, promote innovation, and are a reliable, responsible employer. We support our employees in their professional and personal development, implement measures for their health, and together we create a corporate culture characterized by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
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