Apprenticeship as Locomotive Driver in Freight Transport 2027

You love everything about trains and prefer working outdoors – then the apprenticeship in the shunting area of freight transport is just right for you. Starting 1 September 2027, we are looking for you for the three-year apprenticeship as a shunting locomotive driver (railway operator in operational service: locomotive driver and transport) (f/m/d) for DB Cargo AG at the Riesa location. The vocational school is located in Halle (Saale) Neustadt and is easily accessible by public transport. In addition, seminars take place at DB Training in Leipzig, near the main station.

• You mainly shunt freight wagons with a shunting locomotive and assemble trains as a shunting locomotive driver by coupling and uncoupling individual wagons.
• You also check the operational readiness of the freight trains and the securing of loads.
• You get to know your vehicle inside and out, just like the rules of safe railway operations.
• Occasionally you drive your locomotive to nearby customers in your region and pick up goods.
• You start and end your workday as a shunting locomotive driver at your regional shunting yard.

• 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 level B2.
• You really enjoy working in the fresh air and are enthusiastic about technology.
• Responsibility is totally your thing and you also like making decisions.
• You are definitely reliable.
• Working on weekends and public holidays is also fine with you.