Wagenmeister:in

Role Overview

Engage in maintaining the vital rail infrastructure by joining our dedicated team as a Wagenmeister:in in the freight sector at DB Fahrwegdienste GmbH. This position is available at multiple locations including Dortmund, Duisburg, Frankfurt am Main, Hagen, Hamm, and Karlsruhe. You will receive a competitive salary even during the retraining phase and work collaboratively with your colleagues in a respectful environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed documentation necessary for train runs such as wagon lists and brake notes.
• Conduct technical wagon inspections and report any irregularities found during assessments.
• Perform tasks following mandatory and prescribed regulations accurately.
• Carry out running capability tests and manage damaged wagons as part of daily duties.
• Inspect rented wagons upon their return to ensure compliance.

Candidate Profile

• Completed technical vocational training, ideally as an industrial mechanic or related metal trade, with additional certification as Wagenmeister for freight transport.
• Preferably possess qualifications as a train driver or shunting assistant in construction.
• Experience and knowledge of operational regulations are required.
• Familiarity with track construction is advantageous.
• Willingness to work at varying locations across the country including weekends and rotating shifts, including night shifts.
• A valid class B driver's license is mandatory.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion, ideology, disability, age, duration of unemployment, or sexual orientation and identity. We actively promote diversity and inclusive teamwork within our company.

Benefits

• Receive a market-competitive compensation package with typically permanent contracts ensuring job security, plus various additional benefits including company pension schemes.
• Enjoy a stable long-term career prospect in a forward-looking corporation.
• Benefit from active support networks such as "Women at the Railway" to empower women at all organizational levels.

Additional Information

Particularly welcoming applications from disabled or equivalently recognized candidates, with preferential consideration given where qualifications are equal, in line with the company’s commitment to inclusive hiring practices.