Skilled Worker in Control and Safety Technology (Railway Infrastructure) - Gloggnitz
- Lower Austria
- Full Time
We ensure that railway facilities are reliably available for our rail customers. With our technical expertise, we make a key contribution to safe and punctual rail transport. We are the 6,000 colleagues from the Track Management and Infrastructure Development (SAE) business unit.
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- Inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of signaling and control technology systems (e.g. signal boxes, switches, railway crossings, signaling technology)
- Instructing workers and providing assistance. Additionally, ensuring compliance with all guidelines and instructions.
- Assessing needs for materials and equipment, as well as keeping records, test protocols, construction reports and performance records.
- Assuming safety tasks when necessary.
Your Profile
- Completion of an apprenticeship as a mechatronics technician, electrician, process technician, railway signaling technician, safety systems technician, network and communication technician or similar, or completion of a technical college in electrical engineering, electronics or mechatronics.
- Willingness to pursue further internal training to achieve master craftsman qualification
- High flexibility and sense of responsibility.
- You have a precise, analytical approach to work and decision-making ability.
- Valid category B driving license
- Willingness to be on call and work weekends/nights
- Excellent German language skills
- Required track and height suitability (determined upon hiring).
Our Offer
- A determined and experienced team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting you in your start and daily tasks.
- Excellent development opportunities: We offer many career paths and thus also roles with high responsibility.
- The opportunity to develop further through numerous training modules.
- Our in-house housing service offers ÖBB employee housing nationwide. Special conditions for rail travel and in our travel agencies, holiday homes and apartments in popular domestic holiday regions.
- You have the option to take advantage of the travel benefit (= rail ticket) and explore Austria with ÖBB. This way, you not only work on climate-friendly mobility but can also travel affordably and sustainably with your family.
- The health of our employees is important to us, which is why we regularly offer health check-ups. Health days and vaccination campaigns are also part of the annual program.
- A varied job, directly at the facilities and almost always outdoors.
- At the start, we will plan your personal training path with you: step by step, you will develop into an implementation manager (master craftsman qualification).
- You can attend all courses during your paid working hours.
- For the position of "Signaling Technician," a minimum salary of €42,807.10 gross/year (or €3,057.65 gross/month x 14) is provided, excluding allowances.
- Potential travel expense allowance, depending on role and deployment.
Your Application
Please apply online with:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Certificates (apprenticeship, technical college).
- As an internal applicant, please also ideally include your SAP applicant extract.
Please note that the earliest possible start date is 1 December 2026.
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, David Tomas is available at +43 664 811 2116.
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 have shaped mobility in Austria as ÖBB: 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 characterized by appreciation and respectful collaboration.
(*) Source: Firmium, "Largest Employers in Austria", https://www.firmium.ch/blog/groesste-arbeitgeber-oesterreich
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