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Career Change Retraining as a Railway Tamping Machine Operator

Original title: Quereinsteiger:in für Umschulung zum:zur Maschinenbediener:in Stopftechnik

Deutsche Bahn AG
Friedrichshafen / Freiburg im Breisgau / Offenburg / Karlsruhe / Ludwigsburg / Stuttgart / Ulm / Tübingen / Heilbronn / Saarbrücken500+ employeesAusbildung
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  • Start Date

    On request

  • Sector

    Verkehrsberufe und Fahrbetrieb

  • Salary

    Competitive salary

Listing data as of November 3, 2026

About this Apprenticeship

DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbH is seeking career changers to start a twelve-month retraining course in operating large rail-mounted construction machines as soon as possible. Training combines theory and practical learning. Afterwards, you will work as a machine operator at changing construction sites across Germany.

What You'll Learn

  • Complete a shortened training course in operating large rail-mounted construction machines, then work as a machine operator
  • Gain practical and theoretical knowledge during retraining
  • Complete a total training period of 12 months
  • Independently drive and operate tamping machines, high-speed ballast regulators, dynamic track stabilisers and track measuring vehicles
  • Independently help maintain the machines and carry out repairs as needed
  • Take responsibility for moving machines between construction sites
  • Work with colleagues at changing construction sites across Germany on travelling assignments

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training in a technical trade, for example as a construction equipment operator, metalworker, civil engineering worker, bricklayer, mechatronics technician or electrician, ideally with experience as a machine operator
  • A valid category B driving licence is required
  • Strong ability to cope with demanding work, flexibility and willingness to travel
  • Teamwork, initiative, commitment and loyalty are among your strengths
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including frequent weekend and night shifts

What Deutsche Bahn AG offers

  • Free travel: You receive 16 free journeys within Germany each year and further travel discounts, such as a DB Job-Ticket for your daily commute. Family and friends can also travel with you at reduced prices.
  • Leisure offers from Bahn: All DB employees can shop at reduced prices. New offers appear each month on the DB Reisemarkt, including mobile phone plans, insurance, hotel discounts, fashion and lifestyle products.
  • Employment benefits: You receive pay in line with similar jobs, usually a permanent employment contract and job security, plus many extras and a company pension.
  • Personal development: Seminars, training and courses offer individual, long-term opportunities to develop and progress in specialist, project or management roles.
  • BBG travel package: You receive a package of benefits for assignments at changing sites, plus a meal allowance based on how long you are away. Accommodation is arranged when you travel for work.

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