Train Traffic Controller - Leading the Train Programme | Netz Erfurt (m/f/d)

About the job

We have a variety of important professions that require specialised knowledge. That is why we rely on people who want to reorient their careers. Even during retraining, you receive an attractive salary and then work on an equal footing with your colleagues.

As a train traffic controller, you work in the signal box. From there, you navigate train traffic and ensure safe, punctual, and smooth train operations.

We are looking for you as soon as possible for a lateral entry as a train traffic controller (m/f/d) at DB InfraGO AG in Bad Lobenstein, Eisfeld, Freyburg (Unstrut), Ilmenau, Laucha an der Unstrut, Ringleben, Schmalkalden, Straußfurt, Wetterzeube or Wünschendorf/Elster.

This is what awaits you:

• The retraining takes place full-time (39 hours/week) and consists of theoretical and practical teaching phases
• The theoretical lessons take place in one of our regional training centres, and your practical assignments will be as close to your place of residence as possible
• The training classes consist of about 12 participants

After your retraining:

• At small, medium or large signal boxes, you control train traffic using levers, push buttons and rotary switches
• You set routes (track, points, signals) for trains and ensure a safe departure, e.g. from a station
• You are also responsible for monitoring operations in stations
• Communication and coordination with colleagues in the signal box, train drivers and control centres are part of your daily work

Your profile:

• You have completed at least 4 semesters of your studies; alternatively, you have successfully completed vocational training
• You also have basic PC skills
• You are a team player, enjoy taking responsibility and
• You remain calm and keep an overview even in demanding situations
• Willingness to work shifts (night, weekend, public holiday work) and flexibility, but your own work-life balance is not neglected
• Very good German language skills complete your profile

Applications from already trained train traffic controllers are of course also welcome.

This is important to us:

Our aim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities to join us if they have equal suitability. We actively promote diversity and cooperation in our teams. We value 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

Free travel

Leisure sponsored by Bahn

Interesting challenges

Choice model

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