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Train Dispatcher / Train Traffic Controller Cat. B (m/f/d) 80-100%
- Publication date:02 December 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Aarau
Job summary
Aargau Verkehr connects people via train and bus services. Join our dynamic team!
Tasks
- Oversee train operations on the Menziken-Aarau-Schöftland route.
- Manage disruptions, coordinate staff, and ensure customer communication.
- Handle vehicle scheduling and create operational guidelines.
Skills
- Completed training as a train operations dispatcher or willingness to train.
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations and prioritize tasks.
- Strong German language skills and a team-oriented mindset.
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About the job
Aargau Verkehr connects people by train and bus. Every year, we safely, reliably, and environmentally friendly transport over 28 million passengers to their destinations. Our motivated and well-trained employees are the heartbeat of our train and bus operations between Zofingen and Zurich Altstetten. Join us and become part of our public transport family.
Train Dispatcher / Train Traffic Controller Cat. B (m/f/d) 80-100%
The train control center – the core of safe and punctual rail traffic.
To complete our control center team, we are looking for a flexible personality as a train dispatcher or train traffic controller Cat. B at the Aarau location immediately or by arrangement.
- You manage and monitor the entire train traffic on the Menziken-Aarau-Schöftland route (WSB)
- You handle operational disruptions by initiating appropriate measures, coordinating train traffic and personnel, as well as ensuring the alerting of third parties and quality customer information
- You are responsible for vehicle deployment planning and take on additional tasks as needed
- You create and coordinate operational orders and processes
- Completed training as a railway operations dispatcher, train dispatcher - train traffic controller Cat. B or willingness to undergo this intensive six-month additional training
- Completion of at least a 3-year federally recognized vocational training (EFZ) or Matura
- You gladly take responsibility and ensure the safety of rail traffic and our passengers through your decisions and actions
- You remain calm in hectic situations and quickly and correctly prioritize the tasks at hand
- You enjoy irregular working hours (shift and weekend work), have very good German skills, and are a team player
- Independent work with a lot of personal responsibility in a motivated and well-coordinated team
- Daily new challenges where you can apply and expand your expertise
- A family-like working environment with an appreciative corporate culture (e.g., paid coffee breaks, company events)
- Attractive fringe benefits and generous discounts (e.g., free 2nd class GA, at least 5 weeks vacation, extended family allowances, participation in a fitness subscription, attractive pension solutions)
- Modern workplace directly at Aarau train station
Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application! For inquiries, Aasish Thottiyil, Head of Train Control Center Aarau, is happy to assist you by phone at +41 56 648 33 15.