Listing translated from German by Talent Club.
Start your training as a train driver. Does your heart beat for 10,000 hp locomotives that travel at up to 230 km/h? Then you've come to the right place! See here a working day as a train driver.
"My job with meaning: I connect people, goods and regions."
Christopher, train driver
Your tasks – exciting and varied:
In 52 varied weeks, a thorough training specifically prepares you for your future role as a train driver.
During the training, valuable driving practice is gained – both in the ultra-modern ÖBB simulator and directly on the tracks.
The training provides you with all the theoretical, practical and safety-relevant knowledge required for the profession.
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will acquire the train driver's licenses of classes A and B.
After successfully completing the training, you will bring passengers and goods safely, punctually and reliably to their destination.
What you bring – our expectations:
You have completed (vocational) training and will reach the minimum age of 19 at the start of the course.
You have already completed military or civilian service, or you are exempt from it.
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form enable safe, friendly and professional communication with passengers and colleagues.
Physical fitness as well as good vision and hearing are required.
Varying working hours in shift work (including night, weekend and holiday duty) can be well reconciled with your own daily life and environment.
What we offer you – a convincing package:
A responsible role with a high degree of independence.
The start of a long-term career as a train driver – with attractive development and advancement opportunities, for example as a driving instructor or trainer.
For the function "universal train driver: junior" a minimum salary of € 38,351.88 gross/year is provided. After completing the training and when exercising the function "universal train driver", the salary is at least € 45,822.42 gross/year, with a payment above the collective agreement of at least € 47,865.16 gross/year.
In addition, performance-oriented additional payments are offered (average € 500 gross per month, excluding overtime).
As a train driver in Carinthia, you will have the medium-term opportunity to serve at the locations St. Veit/Glan, Klagenfurt, Wolfsberg, Spittal/Drau and Lienz.
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Your application
Please apply online with the following complete documents:
CV
Proof of citizenship or copy of passport
Apprenticeship certificate or Matura certificate
As an internal applicant, ideally please attach your SAP applicant extract.
If your application documents convince us, completing an e-learning and a knowledge test as well as participating in a selection day, a psychological aptitude and medical examination are the first steps for your future career as a train driver. Further information on the application process can be found here.
Women are an indispensable part of our success and our corporate culture. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from women, who will be given preference with equal qualifications – taking into account the relevant circumstances of all applications.
We point out that as part of the hiring process, a criminal record certificate is required.
Contact persons
For technical questions about this job advertisement, Birgit Hebenstreit is available at +43 664 6177720.
For general questions about the application process, the ÖBB Recruiting Team can be reached at 05 1778 97 77888.
About the company:
Since 1923, as ÖBB, we 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 the largest employers (*) in Austria, ÖBB offers various 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 cooperation.
(*) Source: Firmium, "Größte Arbeitgeber Österreichs", https://www.firmium.ch/blog/groesste-arbeitgeber-oesterreich
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