Track Builder

About the job

We are Deutsche Bahn. Millions of passengers travel with us every day and we transport enormous quantities of goods – nationwide as well as in neighbouring Europe. Too often we also disappoint. That is why we are working intensively on a better railway. For this, 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 with us day by day. 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 work outdoors instead of sitting inside and you are fascinated by trains and technology – then training in the field of track construction is just right for you!

From 01.09.2027 we are looking for you for the 3-year training as a track builder (m/f/d) for DB InfraGO AG in Oberhausen. The vocational school is located in Essen. The training workshop is in Duisburg.

This is what awaits you in your training:

You work with your team outdoors 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 builder, 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 outdoors

You are motivated and reliable

You enjoy teamwork and like to lend a hand

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 will find 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 to start with us if they have the same aptitude. We actively promote diversity and cooperation 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.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Depending on the year of training, between 1,324 euros and 1,531 euros per month as well as Christmas bonus. * Remuneration amounts are valid from 01.07.2026. The employment conditions apply to the vast majority of trainees in the DB Group.

DB Youngster Community

DB Youngster Community – Experience exciting workshops, cool events, community trips and much more with other trainees and dual students.

Free travel

We offer you 16 free journeys within Germany per year and further travel discounts such as the DB job ticket for your daily commute. In addition, there are cheap travel options for family and friends.

Mobile device

For the success of your training, we offer the best conditions: You will receive a mobile device from us, which you can use for learning and also privately.

Car driving licence

Cost coverage of up to 3,500 euros for obtaining your driving licence during your vocational training, so that you are maximally mobile professionally and privately. Details at db.jobs/fuehrerschein.

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