Career changer as a shunting locomotive driver

As a guide:in you are responsible for the preparation and assembly of freight trains. As of 01.11.2026 we are looking for a cross-entry as a locator: in freight transport (w/m/d) at DB Cargo AG at Offenburg. In the 15-month internal retraining at the training site Mannheim we prepare you for your later job entry. This is what awaits you in retraining:

Retraining takes place in full time (39h / week) with already attractive salary As part of the retraining, you are going through, in small classes with approx. 10-15 participants, various theoretical modules in our training center Mannheim During the practical phases, you will run with your colleagues during operation and gain insights into the working day at your later site Offenburg You get a tablet from the start with digital teaching materials for learning With successful completion, you will acquire the European driving licence

After your retraining, you take the following activities:

Together with colleagues: inside or alone, you can arrange our freight trains in the routing systems for the route journeys With your colleague, you are constantly in contact with them and are juggling with them thousands of tons of goods You regularly check the condition of our freight trains, especially the brakes and cars Your varied working day shape both maneuvering activities and short journeys to our customers: inside For documentation, you process different data of the trains digitally in your service tablet

Your profile:

You bring a successful graduation or a completed vocational training, e.g. as a professional driver:in, specialist for warehouse logistics or bakers:in with In addition, you are at least 20 years old and willing to have your medical and psychological aptitude checked in the selection procedure shift and exchange services, even on weekends and holidays, don't matter to you You bring interest in technical relationships and are open to expanding your knowledge constantly Your work is characterized by high sense of responsibility, flexibility, conscience and team spirit At best, you will also bring a valid passenger car license with

Applicants of already trained engineers: of course, You are also welcome. 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:

We offer you 16 free journeys within Germany per year and other discounts such as DB Job Ticket for your daily work. In addition, there are good opportunities for family and friends. All DB employees can shop at a great price. Every month, you will find new offers on the DB travel market, such as mobile phone contracts, insurances, discounts for hotel chains, fashion and lifestyle. Up to 40 days holiday: With us you can decide whether you want to take more vacation, shorten your working time or earn more. Depending on how it fits your life. .