Train Driver Career Change, 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’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 varied weeks, a comprehensive training program prepares you specifically for your future role as a train driver.
- During the training, valuable driving experience is gained – both in the state-of-the-art ÖBB simulator and directly on the tracks.
- The training provides you with all the theoretical, practical and safety-related knowledge required for the profession.
- Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will acquire the train driver’s licenses for classes A and B.
- After successfully completing the training, you will transport passengers and goods safely, punctually and reliably to their destination.
What you bring – our expectations:
- You have completed vocational training, 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 have good physical fitness as well as good vision and hearing.
- You can easily reconcile shift work (including night, weekend and public holiday duties) 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, for example as a driving instructor or training locomotive driver.
- For the position of “Trainee Universal Train Driver,” a minimum gross annual salary of €38,351.88 is provided. After completing the training and working in the position 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.
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Your application
Please apply online with the following complete documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of citizenship or copy of passport
- Apprenticeship diploma or high school diploma
- Internal applicants should ideally also include their SAP extract.
If your application documents impress us, the first steps toward your future career as a train driver will include completing an e-learning course, a knowledge assessment, and participating in a selection day, 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 posting, Melanie Saric is available at +43664/8111695.
For general questions about the application process, the ÖBB Recruiting Team can be reached at 05 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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