Apprenticeship as Shunting Locomotive Driver in Freight Transport 2027

You love everything about trains, enjoy tinkering, and prefer working outdoors - then the apprenticeship in the shunting area of freight transport is just right for you! Starting September 1, 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 Plochingen. The vocational school is in Esslingen.

• You mainly shunt freight wagons
• In addition, as a shunting locomotive driver you assemble trains 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 qualification is recognized in Germany
• Your German language skills correspond to at least level B2
• You 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 in shift service and on weekends and public holidays is also fine with you