Train Driver Career Changer, Vorarlberg
- Vorarlberg
- Full Time
Start your training as a train driver. Does your heart race for 10,000 HP locomotives that travel at up to 230 km/h? Then you’re in the right place! See here for a day in the life of a train driver.
“My meaningful job: I connect people, goods, and regions.” Christopher, Train Driver
Your tasks – exciting and diverse:
- In 52 varied weeks, a comprehensive training programme 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 equip 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 licences for classes A and B.
- After completing your training, you will safely, punctually, and reliably transport passengers and goods to their destinations.
What you bring – our expectations:
- You have completed vocational training or an equivalent qualification, and you will be at least 19 years old at the start of the course.
- You have already completed your mandatory military or alternative civilian service, or you are exempt from it.
- Excellent German language skills, both written and spoken, enable safe, friendly, and professional communication with passengers and colleagues.
- You must be physically fit and have good vision and hearing.
- You can easily reconcile shift work (including night, weekend, and holiday shifts) with your personal life and environment.
What we offer you – a compelling package:
- A responsible role with a high degree of independence.
- The start of a long-term career as a train driver – with attractive opportunities for further development and advancement, such as becoming a driving instructor or training locomotive driver.
- For the position of “Universal Train Driver – Junior”, a minimum salary of €38,351.88 gross per year is provided. After completing the training and upon taking up 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-related supplementary payments (averaging €500 gross per month, excluding overtime) are offered.
Click here for more information about the train driver profession!
Your application
Please apply online with the following complete documents:
- CV
- Proof of citizenship or a copy of your passport
- Apprenticeship certificate or school-leaving certificate
- If you are an internal applicant, please ideally also include your SAP applicant extract.
If your application documents impress us, the first steps towards your future career as a train driver will include completing an e-learning course, a knowledge assessment, and participating in a selection day, as well as a psychological aptitude test and a medical examination. You can find more information about the application process 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 about this job advertisement, Melanie Saric is available at +43 664/8111695.
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, ÖBB has shaped mobility in Austria: we transport people and goods and work on solutions for rail, bus, and logistics. Our investments in rail infrastructure contribute to the Austrian economy. As one of Austria’s largest employers (*), ÖBB offers a wide range of career opportunities, supports employees in their professional and personal development, and implements measures to promote their health. Together, we work on a corporate culture characterised by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
(*) Source: Firmium, “Largest Employers in Austria”, https://www.firmium.ch/blog/groesste-arbeitgeber-oesterreich
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