Career Changer for Retraining as Machine Operator Tamping Technology
Original title: Quereinsteiger:in für Umschulung zum:zur Maschinenbediener:in Stopftechnik
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Start Date
On request
Sector
Railway/Transportation
Salary
Competitive salary
Listing data as of November 3, 2026
About this Apprenticeship
At the earliest possible date, we are looking for you as a career changer for retraining as a machine operator tamping technology (f/m/d) for DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbH at the locations Augsburg, Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg or Würzburg. Together with your colleagues, you will work at changing locations and get to know a wide variety of construction sites. What awaits you during your retraining: You will receive a shortened training for the operation of rail-bound large construction machines and will subsequently be deployed as a machine operator; During the retraining, you will be taught technical knowledge in practice and theory; You can expect a training period of a total of 12 months. After your retraining, you will take on the following tasks: You will independently operate and control tamping machines, high-speed ballast planing machines, dynamic track stabilizers and track measuring vehicles; Independent participation in the maintenance and repair of the machines is also part of your area of responsibility; You are responsible for the independent takeover of transfer trips between construction sites; Together with your colleagues, you will be deployed on changing construction sites nationwide (assembly work).
What You'll Learn
- During retraining: You will receive a shortened training for the operation of rail-bound large construction machines and will subsequently be deployed as a machine operator; During the retraining, you will be taught technical knowledge in practice and theory; You can expect a training period of a total of 12 months. After retraining: You will independently operate and control tamping machines, high-speed ballast planing machines, dynamic track stabilizers and track measuring vehicles; Independent participation in the maintenance and repair of the machines is also part of your area of responsibility; You are responsible for the independent takeover of transfer trips between construction sites; Together with your colleagues, you will be deployed on changing construction sites nationwide (assembly work)
Requirements
- You have a completed vocational training in the commercial-technical field, e.g. as a construction equipment operator, locksmith, civil engineer, bricklayer, mechatronics technician, electrician, etc., and ideally bring professional experience as a machine operator; A valid class B driver's license is required; You bring a high degree of resilience, flexibility, mobility; Teamwork, initiative, commitment and loyalty are also among your strengths; Willingness to work irregular hours as well as frequent weekend and night shifts rounds off your profile
What Deutsche Bahn AG offers
- Free travel: We offer you 16 free trips within Germany per year and further travel discounts such as DB Job Ticket for your daily commute. In addition, there are inexpensive travel options for family and friends; Leisure sponsored by Bahn: All DB employees can shop inexpensively. Every month you will find new offers on the DB Reisemarkt, such as mobile phone contracts, insurance, discounts at hotel chains, fashion and lifestyle; Attractive conditions: We offer you a lot, because you always give 100 percent: a market-rate salary package with usually permanent employment contracts and job security as well as many extras and a company pension scheme; Individual further development: With seminars, training and qualifications, we offer you individual and long-term development and advancement opportunities at specialist, project or management level; Assembly package BBG: You receive a comprehensive and attractive assembly package for your changing on-site assignments. This includes a meal allowance, the amount of which depends on the duration of absence. We take care of accommodation when you are on the road
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