Deutsche Bahn AG Region Südwest | Germany | 68xxx Mannheim | Apprenticeship | Full time | Published since: 18.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Training locomotive shunting driver in freight transport 2026
Deutsche Bahn is one of the most diverse employers:in Germany. Every year, we are looking for more than 5,000 trainees in 50 professions, who want to become even better together with us.
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You love everything around trains, you like to do it and you prefer to work out outside - then the training as a guide: in freight transport, it is right for you! As of September 1, 2026, we are looking for you for the 3-year training as:to the locator:in (Eisenbahner:in the service locator:in and transport) (w/m/d) for DB Cargo AG at the Mannheim site. You can spend the practice on a large part at the Mannheim station, within 10 minutes walking distance from the Arena/Maimarkt station. The vocational school is the Albert Einstein School in Ettlingen, near Karlsruhe. In addition, you will visit seminars as part of your training, which can take place at various locations within Baden-Württemberg. For this we will provide you with free accommodation as well as your arrival and return journey by train. This is what you expect in your training:
Mainly you drive freight cars In addition, you set up as a locratic guide: in trains by uncoupling individual carriages You also check the functionality of the freight trains and securing the cargo You get to know your vehicle in and out, just like the rules of safe railway operation Occasionally, with your locomotive you drive to nearby customers: inside your region and pick up goods You start and finish your working day as a Lokrangierführer:in your regional ranking station
Your profile:
You have successfully finished school (almost) and your school degree is recognized in Germany Your German knowledge corresponds to at least the B2 language level Working on the fresh air will make you feel good and you are passionate about technology Responsibility is full of your thing and you like to meet decisions Reliable You Are Definitely Working in shiftwork and also on weekends as well as on holidays is also clear for you
In the course of the selection process, a medical and psychological aptitude examination awaits you for this training. On our career side you can find everything about the backgrounds, the process and the ideal preparation. This is important to us:
Our claim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities for entry with us, both with equal suitability. We actively promote diversity and cooperation in our teams. We appreciate any application, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age, duration of unemployment, sexual orientation and identity. Benefits:
You get a mobile device from us that you can use for learning and also for private use.'' You will receive up to 16 free journeys within Germany per year and further fare for your friends and family. Grant up to 350 € monthly. .
Location
![]() | Deutsche Bahn AG Region Südwest | |
| Mannheim | ||
| Germany |
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