Deutsche Bahn AG | Germany | 73xxx Esslingen am Neckar | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 23.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Career Changers as Track Maintenance Vehicle Operators
We, the regional repair, in short RIS, are the specialists in repair services in the entire network infrastructure of Deutsche Bahn AG. We are also partners and internal service providers for the respective network areas. Our headquarters in Karlsruhe comprises the federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and a small part of Bavaria. In our Oberbauweissen organization unit, we are mainly concerned with repair and welding work on the road or in the track area.
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
As a locomotive driver: in track work vehicles you support the track construction teams in repair work of the road at various construction sites in your region. At the closest possible time, we are looking for you as a cross-release:to the locomotive driver:in railway work vehicles (w/m/d) for the regional repair of DB InfraGO AG at Esslingen am Neckar or Kaiserslautern. This is what awaits you in retraining: The retraining takes about 8 months and takes place in full time (39 hours/week). It is composed of theoretical and practical lessons You first learn all practical knowledge in track construction. After that you get the driver's license for the operation of the two-way excavator The qualification takes place at one of our locations (Berlin, Duisburg, Chemnitz, Nuremberg). The place of work after qualification is Esslingen or Kaiserslautern You get a modern training, including using simulators and tablets After your retraining, you take the following activities: You are responsible for the safe and proper operation of track work vehicles such as two-way excavators and other guided construction machines in the field of track construction and civil engineering Construction work, such as inspection, maintenance and repair work on the track systems (e.g. rails, sleepers, track beds), will be carried out together with your team The work begins and ends at your central support point, where all the necessary materials and vehicles are placed, so you will be deployed every day close to your home
Your profile: You bring complete vocational training, ideally in the industrial-technical field, for example as a track builder:in, road builder:in, construction mechanic:in, industrial mechanic:in and have experience in operating excavators or other construction equipment Enthusiasm for the track infrastructure you bring and the work in the team is fun You are at least 20 years old and willing to prove your medical and psychological suitability for the service (the suitability is tested by an operating physician as part of the recruitment) The readiness for shiftwork (spring, late, weekend, holiday work) as well as a class B driver's license are brought along. Very good knowledge of German in word and writing complete your profile Good knowledge of the German language in word and writing (B2 level with proof) and a valid driving licence of class B complete your profile Applications for already trained drivers:inside or by-car guides are of course 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. You can be sure of a long-term perspective through your firm working relationship in a future-oriented group. With seminars, trainings and qualifications, we offer you individual and long-term development and promotion opportunities at specialist, project or leadership level. .
Location
![]() | Deutsche Bahn AG | |
| 74564 Esslingen am Neckar | ||
| Germany |
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