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Apprenticeship as a Railway Worker in Operational Service – Specialization in Locomotive Operation and Transport

As a certified railway worker in operational service, specializing in locomotive operation and transport, you’ll operate our locomotives and traction vehicles while ensuring that everything arrives safely and punctually. Since safety in rail operations is always the top priority, you will be responsible for the vehicle technology used and will carry out the necessary inspections on the traction vehicle as well as on the vehicles being transported.

Degree

Lower secondary school leaving certificate

Duration Apprenticeship

3 years

Working Hours

weekdays/depending on construction projects

Start Date

31 Jul 2027

Income

1.122 € / 1.351 € / 1.610 €

Company

SPITZKE SE

Available Locations

Berlin / Großbeeren

What you’ll learn during your apprenticeship

Vehicles: During your three-year apprenticeship to become a railway worker (m/f/d) in operational service, you’ll learn how to operate and inspect traction vehicles, how to carry out journeys and what to do in cases of operational disruptions.
Theory: At vocational school, you’ll learn what rules exist for driving and shunting trains, the importance of the various signals, and how the trains’ security systems work.
Simulation: With the assistance of computer-controlled simulation programs, you’ll also learn how signal boxes are controlled.
Teamwork: Our experiences SPITZKE training team is always on hand to help you with your tasks.

You should become a railway worker in operational service if you …

either have or will soon have a lower secondary school leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
enjoy technology and machines.
enjoy travel, love change and can imagine working in different locations.
are prepared for unusual workhours, for instance on weekends, public holidays and nights.
are conscientious, focused and able to work precisely.
are confident working alone and independently on a locomotive.

HOW TO APPLY