Shunting Yard Operator Career Changer, Upper Austria (Full-time and Part-time)
- Upper Austria
- Full Time
- Part Time
In the Operations division, we ensure that train and shunting movements are carried out safely and punctually, while keeping our customers fully and promptly informed.
Your Training
For the training to become a shunting locomotive driver, we need safety-conscious and responsible employees. After 9 weeks of theoretical training in shunting, you will complete a 6-month practical assignment in your region, learning from and alongside experienced and skilled colleagues. Following this, you will undergo an additional 26-week training program to become a locomotive driver. Upon successfully completing your training and after an intensive regional induction, you will independently take on tasks in shunting, contributing to optimal shunting operations and ensuring safe and punctual rail traffic across Austria.
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Tasks that will inspire you:
- You will couple and uncouple wagons, form trains, and brake and secure the wagons.
- You will set switches and operate other technical and electronic equipment.
- You will perform shunting movements with the traction vehicle.
- You will take charge of shunting management and supervision during shunting operations in stations and on open-track facilities, assigning tasks to shunting team members.
- You will exchange operationally necessary information with your team colleagues.
- You will ensure compliance with safety regulations throughout the shunting process to guarantee safe and punctual operations.
Requirements you meet:
- You have completed vocational training or schooling (apprenticeship, technical school, high school diploma, etc.).
- You are in good physical condition.
- Personally, you stand out through a high sense of safety and responsibility.
- You enjoy working in a team and on a shift schedule.
- You are flexible and maintain an overview even in stressful situations.
- Your German language skills are sufficient to communicate effectively with colleagues via radio.
- You have already completed your mandatory military or alternative civilian service or are exempt.
An offer that will convince you:
- A comprehensive and practical training program lasting several months.
- Independent work with decision-making authority.
- Accommodation and meals provided during training as needed.
- A varied job primarily conducted outdoors, along with friendly and helpful colleagues.
- For the "Shunter in Training" role, a minimum salary of €38,351.88 gross/year is provided. After completing the training and upon taking on the role of "Shunting Locomotive Driver," the salary is at least €48,430.90 gross/year. Additional shift allowances averaging €850 gross/month are possible, depending on deployment.
- See here for salary and career development opportunities as a shunting employee.
- After successfully completing the training, it is possible to reduce working hours to part-time, depending on agreement.
- With a 12-hour shift model, you only work 3-4 times per week (Mon-Sun) and enjoy more free time due to fewer commutes to work.
If your application documents impress us, the first steps toward your future career as a shunting locomotive driver will include completing an e-learning course and a knowledge assessment, as well as participating in a selection day, a psychological aptitude test, and a medical examination. For more details on the application process, click here.
Your Application:
Please apply online with the following complete documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of your highest completed education (e.g., apprenticeship certificate, high school diploma)
- Internal applicants should ideally also include their SAP applicant extract
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, please contact Helena Hauer at +43 664 88674467.
For general questions about the application process, our ÖBB Recruiting Team is available 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 keep Austria moving, drive the Austrian economy forward, promote innovation, and are a reliable and 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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