Apprenticeship Track Layer 2027

You measure track position, longitudinal/cross slope and cant, detect deviations and make corrections with hydraulic jacks/tamping equipment.

You measure track position, longitudinal/cross slope and cant, detect deviations and make corrections with hydraulic jacks/tamping equipment. You renew sleepers and rails, lift/tamp tracks, compact ballast beds and set cant/gauge. You operate hand-guided track tools (screw machines, rail drills, rail grinders) and work with track construction machines. You secure construction sites in the track area (barriers, safety posts, radio/hand signals), work according to block and safety plans. You work in a shift system including nights/weekends and on assembly; measurement and construction daily reports are documented via tablet.

Intermediate school leaving certificate; solid arithmetic/geometry (dimensions, angles, tolerances) and spatial imagination. Practical experience with hand tools and machines: cut-off grinder, cordless screwdriver, rail drill, vibrating plate, hydraulic jack. Careful work in track area: correctly use PPE, apply safety rules, master radio/hand signals. Team player and ready for night/weekend shifts, assembly assignments and travel; reliable in handling safety/PPE. German at least B2; driving licence class B desirable.

Attractive remuneration: Training allowance starts at €1,122 in the first year and rises to up to €1,610 in the third year. Additionally there is holiday pay, a 13th monthly salary and a profit-sharing bonus. Mobility: We support you with a monthly travel allowance of €60 and subsidise your driving licence (class L or B). We also provide a free driving safety course. Learning with modern technology: You receive your own laptop for the entire training period. Fitness and health: With our Hansefit and EGYM Wellpass membership you train at discounted rates in gyms nationwide. Experiences and community: Apprentice rounds, excursions and social projects strengthen team spirit and make your training varied and exciting. For your future: We cover your accommodation costs during external training phases, offer meal allowances beyond the collective agreement and a company pension scheme.