Dispatcher in Railway Operations
- Upper Austria
- Full Time
Your job, you...
- will learn everything essential about the scheduling of rail vehicles, train drivers, and stationary services as part of your comprehensive training.
- will take on operational tasks under the guidance of experienced colleagues during your practical training, gaining valuable experience in shift work, and ensure economically optimal planning and scheduling of rail vehicles and train drivers – thus making a significant contribution to achieving our goals.
- will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring tasks with key interfaces such as shunting, vehicle maintenance, and workshops, and work closely with external service providers and partners at the shunting hub to guarantee smooth operational processes.
- will plan service and maintenance schedules for your vehicle fleet and ensure operational availability.
- will restore smooth rail traffic in the event of deviations from the plan – quickly and efficiently.
- will minimize production costs and ensure flexible adjustments of the fleet to meet short-term customer requests.
- will handle inquiries and deviations in operational processes and maintain constant contact with relevant partners and international players.
- will make a significant contribution to safety in rail operations through your work and ensure reliable processes – day and night.
- will work in a 12-hour shift system (day/night/weekends/public holidays) on a weekly rotating schedule.
Your profile, you...
- have completed vocational training or a high school diploma and bring the necessary foundation for this responsible role.
- act independently, with a customer- and solution-oriented approach.
- maintain an overview in stressful or demanding situations, act proactively, flexibly, and make courageous decisions.
- convince with your ability to analyze complex situations and develop well-thought-out concepts.
- can communicate clearly and openly, and are committed to taking on responsibility.
- enjoy working in a team and integrate effortlessly into existing structures.
- are open to new challenges and willing to continuously develop yourself.
- can reconcile your family and personal situation with shift work – including weekends and public holidays.
Our offer
- Course starts on 16.11.2026
- We offer a sustainable and secure workplace with exciting tasks and the opportunity to make your personal contribution to climate- and environmentally-friendly mobility.
- The health of our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a wide range of services through ÖBB Health Management.
- Special conditions for rail travel & in our travel agencies, holiday homes, and apartments in popular domestic vacation regions, in-house car sharing, discounts at various shops and service providers, and catering for your well-being through a modern in-house canteen.
- You have the option to take advantage of travel benefits and explore Austria with ÖBB. This way, you not only work on climate-friendly mobility but can also travel sustainably with your family.
- You can look forward to a committed team and a challenging, varied, and responsible field of work.
- During the training, you will receive a minimum salary of €45,822.42 gross/year in the role of "Highly Qualified Dispatch Specialist." After successfully completing the training, you will transition to the role of "Junior Dispatch Specialist," with a minimum salary of €50,486.94 (as per collective agreement) gross/year. The training opens up attractive career opportunities for you.
Your application
We look forward to your meaningful online application (including CV, cover letter, and certificates). If you are an internal applicant, please ideally also include your SAP applicant extract.
We warmly invite you to visit our ÖBB Job Shop at Wien Mitte for questions or further information. Our team is happy to assist you in person and support you on-site. You can find more information at: ÖBB Job Shop» Job Consultation in Wien Mitte The Mall - ÖBB Karriere(oebb.at)
The position will be filled through application interviews and assessment centers.
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, Niels Söckneck is available at +43664/88234121.
For general questions about the application process, the ÖBB Recruiting Team can be reached at 05 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 characterized by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
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