Train Driver Career Changer, Vienna
- Vienna
- Burgenland
- Lower Austria
- Full Time
Start your training as a train driver in 2027. Does your heart beat for 10,000-horsepower locomotives that travel at up to 230 km/h? Then you’re in the right place! See here a day in the life of a train driver.
In 2027, you will once again have the opportunity to complete the practical training in addition to the traffic control centres in Vienna, also at the locations St. Pölten, Amstetten or Wiener Neustadt. You will receive more information about this during your application process.
“My meaningful job: I connect people, goods and regions.” Christopher, Train Driver
If you are interested in the profession of train driver, you have the opportunity to find out more at the Career Day in St. Pölten on Friday, 23.10.2026. Further information can be found on our career page at the following link: https://karriere.oebb.at/de/veranstaltungen/karrieretag-bildungscampus
Your tasks – exciting and varied:
- A comprehensive 52-week training programme, alternating between theory and practice, prepares 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 provides you with all the theoretical, practical and safety-related knowledge required for the profession.
- Upon successfully passing the final examination, 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 destinations.
What you bring – our expectations:
- You have completed vocational training and will reach the minimum age of 19 by the start of the course.
- You have already completed your military or civilian service or 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, for example as a driving instructor or training locomotive driver.
- The position of "Universal Train Driver: Junior Professional" offers a minimum gross annual salary of €38,351.88. After completing the training and working as a "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 ideally also include your SAP applicant extract.
If your application documents convince us, the first steps towards your future career as a train driver will be completing an e-learning course, a knowledge assessment, participating in an aptitude test, a selection 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. More information can be found here: 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 recruitment 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: 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 variety of professional fields, 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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