Career Changer as Railway Switch Operator

Role Overview

We value professions that require specialized knowledge and welcome individuals seeking to reorient their careers, such as those returning after parental leave. During your retraining, you will receive an attractive salary. Post retraining, you will work alongside colleagues as equals.

Starting December 1, 2026, we are looking for career changers to join us as Railway Switch Operators at DB InfraGO AG in locations including Eilenburg, Falkenberg/Elster, Leipzig, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, or Torgau.

Retraining Details

Theoretical instruction will be delivered at one of our regional training centers, while practical placements will ideally be local. This full-time retraining lasts 39 hours per week and combines both theoretical and practical sessions. Training groups consist of 12 participants, where you will acquire necessary knowledge for daily work as a Railway Switch Operator.

Job Responsibilities After Training

• Operate train traffic controls using levers, push buttons, and rotary switches under the direction of train dispatchers at small to medium signal boxes.
• Responsible for route verification, track clearance confirmation, clearance checks, train observation, and regulatory-compliant documentation of operational procedures.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with colleagues at the signal box, train dispatchers, and control centers.
• Monitor and regulate railway routes and manage track closures during disruptions, completing an engaging range of duties.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of a (qualified) secondary school diploma (Hauptschulabschluss).
• Ability to remain calm and maintain oversight in demanding situations.
• Possession of a personal car and mobility readiness near your place of residence.
• Willingness to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information

Applications from already qualified Railway Switch Operators are also welcome. We are committed to equal opportunities for all candidates with the same qualifications, actively promoting diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, length of unemployment, sexual orientation, or identity.

Benefits

• Annual 16 free train rides within Germany plus additional travel discounts such as the DB Job-Ticket for commuting, and affordable options for family and friends.
• Secure long-term employment prospects within a future-oriented corporation.
• Up to 34 days of vacation per year with options to tailor your working hours or salary to best suit your personal life.
• Preference given to disabled applicants or those with equal status when qualifications are equal, with a strong emphasis on respectful collaboration within DB Group.