Apprenticeship Train Driver 2027

As a train driver, you are an essential part of our team to enable our passengers a safe journey. Starting 1 September 2027, we are looking for you for the 3-year apprenticeship as a train driver (railway operator in operational service train driver and transport) (f/m/d) for DB Regio AG at the Elsterwerda location. The vocational school is located in Forst (Lausitz). Practical assignments take place in Cottbus. After your apprenticeship, you will be deployed in the reporting office in Elsterwerda.

• At the beginning of your apprenticeship as a train driver, you learn what you must observe to drive trains safely and punctually from A to B
• Should there be deviations or changes in train operations, you practice informing our passengers via the loudspeaker
• You also learn as a train driver how our trains are prepared and assembled for trips
• Step by step you can then drive the trains yourself and your instructors are always at your side

• You have successfully completed (or will soon complete) school and your school diploma is recognized in Germany
• Your German language skills correspond to at least B2 level
• Even in difficult situations you remain calm and keep an overview
• You like to take responsibility, make quick decisions and are reliable and resilient
• Working on weekends and public holidays is fine for you
• For this apprenticeship, a medical and psychological aptitude test is part of the selection process