Career changer as a train driver

As a driver, you are responsible for ensuring that our passengers and trains travel safely and on time throughout Germany. As of September 1, 2026, we are looking for a cross-entry as a locomotive driver:in (w/m/d) at DB Fernverkehr AG at the Cologne site. This is what awaits you in retraining:

Retraining takes place in full time and consists of theoretical and practical classes The duration of retraining is about 14 months and ends with final examinations The theoretical teaching as well as your practical assignments take place at the Cologne site The training class consists of about 12 participants

After your retraining, you take the following activities:

You control our trains with over 10,000 hp on different routes within Germany During your daily work, you will notice the applicable guidelines and instructions and take into account, in addition to economic and ecological aspects If there are irregularities or malfunctions in the operation, you keep a cool head and take care of a solution responsibly For smooth communication between you, your colleague and other interfaces Incoming control and maintenance work will be monitored by you and carried out if necessary

After your first professional years as a locomotive leader:in you have the opportunity to further qualify internally, for example as a trainer:in or a disponent:in.

Your profile:

You have a successfully completed vocational training, ideally in the technical field, e.g. as an electronic:in, mechanic:in, mechatronic:in, or you have a degree Alternatively, you could gather several years of experience as a pilot:in/pilot At the start of the qualification you have already reached the minimum age of 20 years You bring a strong customer orientation and focus on the needs of our guests Working with digital media, such as tablet and smartphone, is known to you The readiness for irregular shift and exchange services as well as occasional overnight stays is of course for you flowing knowledge of German in word and writing complete your profile

Applications for already trained locomotive drivers:inside are also welcome. After successful completion of the functional training, an exercise of the profession is usually also possible in parttime. For operational reasons, retraining must be completed in full time. 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 will receive up to 16 free journeys within Germany per year and further fare for your friends and family. You benefit from discounts in the areas of shopping, leisure, travel and web services. The monthly changing offers include, for example, mobile telephony contracts, insurance companies, electricity rates, discounts in hotel chains, fashion and lifestyle. You always give everything and therefore get back a lot: a standard market salary package with generally indefinite contracts and employment security, as well as a variety of benefits and an occupational pension scheme. .