Train Driver Career Changer, Salzburg
- Salzburg
- Full Time
Start your training as a train driver. Does your heart race for 10,000-horsepower 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 meaningful job: I connect people, goods and regions.” Christopher, Train Driver
Your tasks – exciting and varied:
- In 52 varied 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 train driver’s licences for classes A and B.
- After completing your training, you will safely, punctually and reliably transport passengers and goods to their destination.
What you bring – our expectations:
- You have completed vocational training or an apprenticeship, and you will be at least 19 years old at the start of the course.
- You have already completed your mandatory military or 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 are physically fit and have 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, such as becoming a driving instructor or senior train driver.
- For the role of “Universal Train Driver – Junior”, a minimum salary of €38,351.88 gross per year is provided. 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) are offered.
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Your application
Please apply online with the following complete documents:
- CV
- Proof of citizenship or a copy of your passport
- Apprenticeship certificate or school-leaving certificate
- If you are an internal applicant, please ideally include your SAP applicant extract
If your application documents impress us, the first steps towards your future career as a train 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. 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 advertisement, Christina Plattner is available at +43 664 8217499.
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 taken responsibility for a modern infrastructure as well as the transport 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, 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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