Overview:
Operates long-distance, regional, and freight trains under EU and Austriansafety regulations.
Age: 19-44yrs
Weekly Hours: (Shift-based -day/night, weekdays, weekends, public holidays)
Training Duration: 52 weeks
Salary: €37,235/year (trainee); €47,100/year post-training
Key Duties:
1. Drive trains on mainlines and regional routes
2. Conduct brake tests and pre-departure checks
3. Monitor ETCS and signaling systems
4. Identify and troubleshoot faults
5. Coordinate with dispatch and control centers
Requirements
6. Full 1-year locomotive driver training
7. Train Driver License (after training)
8. German B2 (mandatory)
9. High mental and physical fitness
Benefits
10. Full social security + pension
11. Night/weekend/holiday allowances
12. Travel benefits
13. Paid certifications and ongoing training
14. Full reimbursement (100%) of migration-related costs, including visa, flight tickets, and German language training expenses, after successful completion of the probation period
15. Long-term career stability within the Austrian railway system