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ÖBB Competitive Sports Program – Become a Train Dispatcher

ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG published 133 days ago
  • Vienna
  • Burgenland
  • Lower Austria
  • Full Time
  • Part Time

In the Operations division, we ensure that train and shunting services run safely and on time, while keeping our customers fully and promptly informed.

Start your training as a Train Dispatcher on 03.12.2026 as an elite athlete, sports coach, or referee. Do you like to keep everything in view and want to set the course for a safe journey? Then you’ve come to the right place! Here, you can see a day in the life of a Train Dispatcher.

My job with purpose: I set the course so everyone arrives safely.” Manuela, Train Dispatcher

Tasks that inspire you:

  • We prepare you thoroughly for your future profession through comprehensive training.
  • You monitor rail traffic in your region on screens, set switches and signals, and ensure punctual, smooth, and safe train operations.
  • You guide freight and passenger trains safely and punctually to their destinations.
  • You are responsible for safety and emergency management.
  • Your tasks also include managing and coordinating shunting operations as well as the operational coordination of construction work.

Requirements you meet:

  • You have completed vocational training, a high school diploma (Matura), or a technical school and have excellent German language skills, both written and spoken.

  • You have excellent hearing, are neither color-blind nor night-blind (glasses/contact lenses max. +5 or -8 diopters with corresponding visual acuity).

  • You have already completed your mandatory military or civilian service or are exempt.

  • You and your family can handle shift work with varying hours (nights/weekends/holidays).

  • You remain calm and keep an overview even in difficult situations.

Requirements for elite athletes:

  • You regularly complete multiple training sessions per week, as well as national and/or international competitions.
  • You pursue clear athletic goals at the national or international level.
  • You are able to independently organize and combine training, competitions, and education/profession.
  • Important: Only athletes from federal sports associations recognized under § 3 Z 10 lit. a to d BSFG 2017 will be considered.

Requirements for sports coaches:

  • You are currently working as a coach in a federal sports association recognized under § 3 Z 10 lit. a to d BSFG 2017 or in a club belonging to such an association.
  • You hold at least the state-recognized qualification of a certified instructor. Higher or equivalent qualifications will also be recognized.
  • Your current coaching activity is confirmed by the federal sports association or the club.

Requirements for referees:

  • You are currently working as a coach in a federal sports association recognized under § 3 Z 10 lit. a to d BSFG 2017 or in a club belonging to such an association.
  • You are currently working as a referee in a federal sports association recognized under § 3 Z 10 lit. a to d BSFG 2017.
  • You hold the national or international referee license required for your sport.
  • Your current activity is confirmed by the federal sports association.

An offer that convinces you:

  • A challenging profession with a high degree of independence. A job with great responsibility: for our customers and our environment.
  • For the position of “Entry-Level Train Dispatcher,” a minimum salary of €42,807.10 gross/year (full-time basis) is provided. After completing the training and working as a “Line Train Dispatcher,” the salary is at least €49,586.04 gross/year (full-time basis). Additionally, we offer performance-based allowances of up to an average of €600 gross/month (full-time basis).
  • Here, you can see the salary and career development opportunities as a Train Dispatcher.

Click here for more information about the Train Dispatcher profession!

Your application

Please apply online with the following complete documents:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Proof of your highest completed education (apprenticeship certificate, technical school diploma, high school diploma (Matura), or equivalent)
  • After your application has been received, we will send you a form to verify your qualifications.

If your application documents convince us, the first steps toward your future career as a Train Dispatcher include completing an e-learning module with a knowledge check, a psychological aptitude assessment, participation in the ÖBB selection day, and a medical fitness 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, Iris Lesacher is available at +43 664/6173900.
For general questions about the application process, the ÖBB Recruiting Team can be reached at +43 5 1778 97 77888.

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About the company:

Since 1923, we at ÖBB have shaped mobility in Austria and take responsibility for 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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