Deutsche Bahn AG
Muttenz
Train Driver in Freight Transport (CH/DE)
- 30 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Muttenz
Job summary
DB Cargo AG is the freight transport subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG. Exciting opportunities await in a dynamic work environment!
Tasks
- Safely and reliably operate freight trains on DB Cargo Switzerland's routes.
- Work assignments within Switzerland and/or Germany.
- Provide responsible, independent, and stress-resistant service.
Skills
- Valid driver's license (CH or EU) for train driver category B required.
- High flexibility and readiness for shift work in a 24-hour operation.
- Advanced German skills (minimum level B1) and good Italian knowledge preferred.
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About the job
DB Cargo AG is the freight transport subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG. As the European market leader in rail freight transport, we consistently pursue the international expansion of our network. Today, we provide our services through our own subsidiaries across Europe. DB Cargo Schweiz GmbH, based in Glattbrugg, is part of this network and thus contributes to the further qualitative and quantitative growth of the network.
Your area of responsibility
- Safe, reliable, and energy-conscious operation of freight trains on routes operated by DB Cargo Schweiz
- Assignments within Switzerland and/or Germany
What you bring
- You hold a valid driving licence (CH or EU) as a train driver category B; a DE driving licence category 3 is an advantage
- You demonstrate high flexibility and willingness to work shifts in a 24-hour operation from Monday to Sunday
- You work responsibly, reliably, and independently and are also resilient and stress-resistant
- Your mother tongue is German or you have advanced German skills in speaking and writing (at least level B1)
- Good Italian skills (level A2) in speaking and writing, ideally with railway terminology, are an advantage
