Train Driver Career Changer, Vienna
- Vienna
- Burgenland
- Lower 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.
This year, you again have the opportunity to complete the practical training in addition to the traffic control centres in Vienna, also at the locations Amstetten or Wiener Neustadt. You will receive more information about this during your application process.
“My job with purpose: I connect people, goods and regions.” Christopher, Train Driver
Your tasks – exciting and diverse:
- In 52 alternating weeks, comprehensive training 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 obtain the train driver licences for classes A and B.
- After successfully completing the training, you will safely, punctually and reliably transport passengers and goods 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 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 public holiday duties) with your personal daily life and environment.
What we offer – 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 senior train driver.
- For the role of "Universal Train Driver – Junior Professional," a minimum salary of €38,351.88 gross per year is provided. After completing the training and working in 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).
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Your application:
Please apply online with the following complete documents:
- CV
- Proof of citizenship or passport
- Apprenticeship certificate or school-leaving certificate
- If you are an internal applicant, please also ideally include your SAP extract.
If your application documents convince us, the first steps towards your future career as a train driver will include completing an e-learning course, a knowledge assessment, participating in a psychological aptitude test, an assessment day and a medical examination. You can find more information about the application process here.
We warmly invite you to visit our ÖBB Job Shop at Wien Mitte if you have any questions or need further information. Our team is happy to assist you in person and support you on site. More information can be found at: ÖBB Job Shop» Job Consultation in Wien Mitte The Mall - ÖBB Karriere (oebb.at)
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, Raphael Bauer is available at +43 664/6174456.
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 characterised by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
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