Track Layer

About the job

We are Deutsche Bahn. Millions of passengers travel with us every day and we transport enormous quantities of goods – throughout Germany and neighbouring Europe. Too often, we also disappoint. That is why we are working intensively on a better railway. For that, we need power and you! We are one of the most diverse employers in Germany. Every year, we look for around 5,000 trainees in 50 different training professions who want to make the railway a little better day by day together with us. Join in: We offer you attractive benefits, a fixed contact person, and a great team by your side. And after successful training, you have excellent chances of being taken on!

Responsibilities

You want to get stuck in outside rather than sit inside and you are fascinated by trains and technology – then training in the track construction sector is just right for you!

From 1 September 2027, we are looking for you for the 3-year training as a track layer (m/f/d) for DB InfraGO AG. You will complete your training at the practical location Basel. Your place of work is within walking distance from the station. In addition, you will attend vocational school and training workshop in alternating blocks. These are located in Ludwigshafen (Rhine). There, you will be provided with a free dormitory place. Your train journeys there will also be covered by us, so you can always go home at the weekend.

What to expect in your training:

You work with your team outside on the construction sites on our tracks

Together you lay new rails and points, check everything for damage and replace broken parts

With the help of modern machines, you renew the ballast under the tracks

You pay close attention to all measurements – so that the trains run smoothly and safely later

During your training as a track layer, you are already an important part of the team and ensure every day that our trains run reliably

Skills

Your profile:

You have (soon) successfully completed school and your school leaving certificate is recognised in Germany

Your German language skills correspond to at least the B2 level

Sitting at a desk is not for you – you prefer to work outside

You are motivated and reliable

You enjoy teamwork and like to get stuck in

Different workplaces and working hours as well as night shifts are a welcome change for you

For this training, an aptitude test awaits you as part of the selection process. On our career page, you can find out everything about the background, the procedure, and the ideal preparation.

This is important to us:

Our claim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities for entry with us if they have the same aptitude. We actively promote diversity and togetherness in our teams. We appreciate every application, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, belief, disability, age, duration of unemployment, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Disclaimer

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status, as well as respectful cooperation, are firmly anchored principles within the DB Group. Therefore, severely disabled and equally recognised applicants are given preference if they have the same aptitude.