Bad Hersfeld
Second Machine Operator Tamping Technology
- 31 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bad Hersfeld
About the job
We are looking for motivated employees for over 500 different professions. And that throughout Germany. Whether experienced professionals or career starters - we offer numerous entry and further training opportunities.
This activity does not allow for hybrid working. The daily work is carried out at the designated office location.
We are looking for you as a Second Machine Operator Tamping Technology (m/f/d) for DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbH at the locations Bad Hersfeld, Frankfurt am Main, Fulda, Gießen, Hanau, Kassel, Koblenz or Mainz as soon as possible. Your tasks:
- You operate and control machines for tamping technology at changing construction sites
- The professional leadership of the assigned machine operators during the temporary absence of the First Machine Operator is part of your duties
- You assist with the recording of mobile time management in the area of responsibility
- The execution of maintenance work in the workshop during the temporary absence of the First Machine Operator falls within your area of responsibility
- You take care of necessary repairs and ensure machine availability / operational readiness
- The undertaking of transfer drives between construction sites is part of your tasks
- You coordinate the construction process with the construction management and the client during the temporary absence of the First Machine Operator
- Furthermore, you support the First Machine Operator and take over their tasks as a deputy if necessary
- You are a construction machinery master, mechatronics master, IHK master in track construction or have a comparable completed training with several years of solid professional experience
- You bring several years of experience working on tamping machines
- Initial professional leadership experience is an advantage
- Willingness to work irregular hours and frequent weekend and night shifts characterises you, and teamwork, initiative, flexibility, commitment and loyalty are among your strengths
- You bring a high level of resilience, commitment, mobility, independence and sense of responsibility
- Preferably, you have completed your training as a railway vehicle driver or locomotive driver with TFS and additional certificate (Class A + B)
- A valid driving licence class B for the necessary mobility completes your profile
Our claim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities for entry with us if equally qualified. 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 conditions
Free travel
Individual development
Assembly package BBG
Stability and security
Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled and equally recognised persons 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.