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Industrial Electrician in the Rail Network 2027
- 01 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join Deutsche Bahn, a leading transport company in Germany! Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- As an industrial electrician, ensure the smooth operation of train services.
- Learn to maintain and troubleshoot overhead lines effectively.
- Evaluate technical documents and prioritize safety regulations.
Skills
- You have a recognized school diploma and German B2 language skills.
- Strong practical skills and an interest in hands-on work.
- Teamwork and outdoor work enjoyment.
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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 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
As an industrial electrician, you are a very important part of our team and essential for the smooth running of railway traffic. Because of you, our trains can run and our passengers arrive safely and quickly at their destination.
From 01.09.2027, we are looking for you for the 2-year training as an industrial electrician (m/f/d) for DB InfraGO AG. You will complete your training at the practical location in Basel. Your place of work is within walking distance from the station. In addition, you will attend vocational school and training workshop in Freiburg (Breisgau) alternately in blocks.
What to expect in your training:
You will become a specialist in the maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of the overhead line
Learning basics such as the relationship between voltage and current as well as electrical quantities and equipment
You will learn how to expertly evaluate technical documents
Accident prevention regulations and occupational safety
Qualifications
Your profile:
You have (soon) successfully completed school and your school leaving certificate is recognised in Germany
Your German language skills correspond at least to the B2 level
You have manual dexterity and enjoy tinkering in your free time
You are particularly good at maths and physics
You enjoy working in a team and outdoors
Your committed, careful and reliable way of working characterises you
For this training, an aptitude test is part of the selection process. On our career page, you can find out everything about the background, procedure and ideal preparation.
What is important to us:
Our aim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities to join us if they have the same aptitude. We actively promote diversity and togetherness 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.
Legal note
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 they have the same aptitude.