Heavy Vehicle Driver Apprentice (CFC)

"Open-mindedness, land of innovation", the City of Neuchâtel is a dynamic and attractive cantonal capital. Join us and contribute to the functioning of our beautiful municipality!

We are looking for a:

Driver Apprentice

The City of Neuchâtel's road office carries out various transports for the different City services. Our regular tasks mainly involve waste collection with crane trucks. We are also responsible for delivering orders for events in the City of Neuchâtel and participating in winter service.

Your main activities:

» Organise transport and plan the route

» Calculate costs, the amount of fuel needed and the duration of the journey

» Complete customs formalities and study traffic and transport regulations of the regions crossed

» Check the functioning of the vehicle and/or trailer

» Monitor and participate in loading and unloading goods using various handling and lifting equipment

» Wisely distribute loads within the vehicle

» Secure goods, protect them from weather and any damage

» Drive a truck in varying traffic conditions (traffic, weather), use on-board electronic devices (Transport programme, GPS, tachograph, telephone, etc.)

» Ensure the transport and delivery of goods or materials in compliance with current regulations

» Perform routine vehicle maintenance, wash it and keep it in good working order

Your profile:

» You are eager to learn, persistent and reliable

» You enjoy working in a team

» You have successfully completed compulsory schooling

» You have good physical condition

» You are interested in automotive technology.

If your application is successful, you will undertake an internship, which will allow you to get to know the profession and meet the team, but also for us to get to know you.

What we offer:

» Training in a motivating and human working environment.

» A wide variety of trades and the opportunity to discover different sectors during your training.

» Special attention to promoting diversity of life paths and gender.

» Working within a public community

The City of Neuchâtel pays special attention to promoting diversity of life paths and gender.

You start: in August 2027

Application deadline: 30 November 2026

Do you have questions? Call us or send us an email!

Steven Jeanmaire, deputy head of the waste-transport sector, Steven.Jeanmaire.VDN@ne.ch 41 32 717 86 22

We look forward to receiving your application. To complete your file, we need the following documents:

» CV

» Cover letter

» Copies of school reports from the last two years

» Copies of any internship/work certificates you have already completed.

» Copies of any permits or training already completed.