Apprenticeship Freight Train Driver 2027
Original title: Ausbildung Lokführer:in im Güterverkehr 2027
This job is at Deutsche Bahn AG. You apply to them, not to GoAusbildung.
Start Date
September 1, 2027
Sector
Verkehr und Logistik
Salary
€1307 - €1519
Listing data as of November 8, 2026
About this Apprenticeship
Three-year apprenticeship as a shunting locomotive driver (railway operations specialist, locomotive driver and transport) (f/m/d) at DB Cargo AG in Zeitz. The vocational school is in Halle-Neustadt, and seminars take place in Leipzig at DB Training. The selection process includes a medical and psychological aptitude test.
What You'll Learn
- Mainly you shunt freight wagons with a shunting locomotive and put trains together as a shunting locomotive driver by coupling and uncoupling individual wagons
- You also check that the freight trains work properly and that the loads are secured
- You get to know your vehicle inside and out, as well as 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 working day as a shunting locomotive driver at your regional shunting yard
Requirements
- You have (soon) successfully finished school and your school qualification is recognized in Germany
- Your German skills are at least at B2 level
- You really like working outdoors and you are enthusiastic about technology
- You love responsibility and like making decisions
- You are definitely reliable
- Working on weekends and public holidays is fine with you
What Deutsche Bahn AG offers
- Mobile device: You get a mobile device from us that you can use for learning and also privately.
- Free rides: 16 free rides within Germany per year and further travel discounts such as the DB job ticket for your daily commute. There are also cheap options to take family and friends along.
- Free time sponsored by Bahn: All DB employees can shop at a discount. Every month you will find new offers on the DB Reisemarkt, such as mobile phone contracts, insurance, discounts at hotel chains, fashion and lifestyle.
- Rent subsidy: If you would have to commute more than 2.5 hours a day from your previous place of residence and rent a closer apartment, you get a rent subsidy of up to €400 per month.
- Taking you on: After successfully finishing, you receive an offer to be taken on at DB.
- DB Youngster Community: Experience exciting workshops, cool events, community trips and much more with other apprentices and dual students.
- Attractive pay: Depending on the training year between €1,307 and €1,519 per month plus Christmas bonus. Pay amounts are valid from 01.08.2026 and only apply to apprentices in GDL companies.
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