Weichenwärter:in

Role overview

For the earliest possible start, Deutsche Bahn is hiring a Weichenwärter:in (w/m/d) for S-Bahn Berlin GmbH at the Berlin-Schöneweide and Grünau locations. The role is centered on the safe control of rail movements in a mechanical signal box at the Berlin marshalling yard.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safe and punctual shunting movements from the mechanical interlocking at the Berlin marshalling yard.
• Set up the full route for train departures, including switches, track routing, and signals, to support a safe exit.
• Coordinate closely with colleagues at adjacent signal boxes, train drivers, and control centers.
• Issue, receive, and relay operational notices as well as timetable-related messages.
• Monitor the track network and arrange line blockages whenever disruptions occur.

Profile and requirements

• You already work as a Weichenwärter:in and bring very good knowledge of, and experience with, mechanical signalling technology, or you are willing to build this expertise.
• You are known for strong accountability, dependability, professional judgment under pressure, and punctuality.
• A valid operational fitness assessment for the Weichenwärter:in role is required.
• You must be prepared to work shifts, including night, weekend, and public-holiday duties.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer is committed to giving all candidates equal opportunities when qualifications are comparable. Diversity and collaboration are actively encouraged, and applications are welcomed regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, worldview, disability, age, length of unemployment, sexual orientation, or identity. Candidates with severe disabilities and those treated as equivalent are given preference when equally qualified.

Benefits

• 16 free rides within Germany each year, plus additional travel discounts such as a DB Job-Ticket for commuting, along with low-cost options for family and friends to travel with you.
• A permanent employment relationship with long-term stability in a future-oriented company.
• Access to tailored career guidance and development opportunities, including DB Career Lab, company-wide succession planning, and long-term paths in specialist, project, or leadership roles.

Additional information

Applicants should be prepared for work at two Berlin sites: Berlin-Schöneweide and Grünau. The role is based fully on-site and requires participation in rotating shifts.