Training to become a train driver
Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn AG
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:19 May 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join RBS, the Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn, and shape sustainable mobility.
Tasks
- As a train driver, ensure safe and punctual transport for 23 million passengers.
- Conduct technical and operational checks before train operations.
- Provide customer service and information, especially during disruptions.
Skills
- Complete a three-year apprenticeship and possess category B driver's license.
- Strong communication and customer service skills required.
- Ability to work independently and handle diverse challenges.
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We transport over 23 million passengers annually by road and rail. Around 500 employees ensure every day, through various exciting and diverse activities, that our passengers reach their destination safely, on time, and relaxed. Together, we make a significant contribution to the development of sustainable mobility in the region. You can also contribute. After the 6-month paid training and successful completion of the exam, you will obtain the train driver license category B.
Your Tasks
- You will safely, punctually, comfortably, and energy-consciously drive our passenger trains as a train driver (Cat. B) on our route network from Bern to Solothurn / Worb Dorf / Unterzollikofen
- You will prepare our passenger trains for operation with technical and operational checks
- You will take over customer service and customer information - especially in case of disruptions - and will be available to travelers for inquiries regarding schedules and tickets
Your Profile
- Completed three-year apprenticeship (mandatory, please upload EFZ certificate with application)
- Good health, good hearing and vision, perfect color vision (no red-green weakness), medical and psychological fitness according to VTE, at least Cat. B
- Willingness to complete the extensive 6-month training
- No entries in the criminal record (mandatory requirement)
Your Benefits
- Independent and varied work with a lot of personal responsibility
- Daily new challenges where you can apply and expand your expertise
- Modern employment conditions and attractive additional benefits, free GA
- Opportunities for further development in our workshops
- Workplace Worblaufen, Worb or Solothurn, from 2027 Bätterkinden
