Apprenticeship as Shunting Locomotive Driver in Freight Transport 2027

You love everything about trains, like tinkering 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 3-year apprenticeship as a shunting locomotive driver in freight transport (railway operator in operational service locomotive driver transport) (f/m/d) at DB Cargo AG in Seddiner See. The vocational school is in Berlin-Reinickendorf.

• Mainly you shunt freight wagons
• Also you assemble trains as shunting locomotive driver by coupling and uncoupling individual wagons
• You also check the operational readiness of freight trains and the securing of loads
• You get to know your vehicle inside 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 shunting locomotive driver at your regional shunting yard

• You have (almost) successfully finished school and your school diploma is recognized in Germany
• Your German skills correspond to at least B2 level
• You really like 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 in shift service and also on weekends and public holidays is also fine for you