📋 Tender Overview
To ensure that OBB trains run safely punctually and reliably every day thousands of colleagues work behind the scenes around the clock and in all weathers. The shunting staff couple trains and wagons together and ensure that the trains are always put together correctly and made available at the station on time.BB is currently looking for 19 new colleagues in Styria for this physically demanding job. The next courses of the 9-week paid training start on August 17 2022 and August 31 2022.The job is particularly exciting for people who like to get things done and work in the fresh air. The shifters work in small teams and couple brake and secure wagons. They also operate safety systems such as switches and coordinate with colleagues from other shunting teams train drivers and the dispatcher via radio.Requirements for future shiftersProspective shifters must meet the following requirementsAt the beginning of the training they are at least 18 years old.You have completed vocational training or school education.Applicants have very good hearing and vision as well as physical fitness as heavy objects have to be lifted.Heat cold wet and wind dont bother them.Since BB is on the road 24 hours a day 365 days a year the shifters also work around the clock. The new colleagues must therefore be prepared for shift work and work at night and on weekends - they will receive their roster up to 2 months in advance for better planning.Paid training and diverse opportunities for advancementDuring the 9-week training the prospective shifters earn around 2070 gross per month. After completing the training the salary is at least 2180 gross per month. In addition the BB offer assignment-related additional payments of an average of 600 gross per month. After completing the training there are numerous opportunities for advancement for the shifters. For example they can be trained as shunting supervisors or learn how to operate the shunting locomotives.
