UNIVERSAL LOCOMOTIVE DRIVER
Location: Austria
Overview
Operates freight locomotives, prepares trains, and ensures safe rail operations under Austrian/EU standards.
Age: 19-44
Weekly Hours: 38.5 (Shift-based -day/night, weekdays, weekends, public holidays)
Training Duration: 52 weeks
Salary: €37,235/year (trainee); €47,100/year post-training
Key Duties:
* Drive trains on mainlines and regional routes
* Conduct brake tests and pre-departure checks
* Monitor ETCS and signaling systems
* Identify and troubleshoot faults
* Coordinate with dispatch and control centers
Requirements
* Full 1-year locomotive driver training
* Fresher and experienced both can apply
* Train Driver License (after training)
* German B2 (mandatory)
* High mental and physical fitness
Benefits
* Full social security + pension
* Night/weekend/holiday allowances
* Travel benefits
* Paid certifications and ongoing training
* Full reimbursement (100%) of migration-related costs, including visa, flight tickets, and German language training expenses, after successful completion of the probation period
* Long-term career stability within the Austrian railway system