Quereinstieg Rangierspezialist:in Güterverkehr
- Location
- Switzerland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Driving & Transport
- Openings
- 1
About the role
SBB Cargo, part of the Swiss federal railway SBB, offers a career-changer entry (Quereinstieg) as a shunting specialist in freight traffic at Niederglatt, starting 1 February 2027, at a workload of 60–100%. Paid training at the shunting yard is included. The work covers preparing freight trains, taking over wagons, running safety checks, performing shunting movements and recording train data on a tablet. When wagons are delivered and collected there is also direct customer contact. The job is yard-based shift work in a 24-hour pattern, including outdoor work. Applicants need a completed basic education (at least EFZ or equivalent), good German (at least B2), normal colour vision and a clean criminal and debt record. No covering letter is required; applications are only accepted through the SBB online tool (no agency dossiers and no email applications). The vacancy is open until filled. Interested candidates should apply through the application link.
Requirements
Completed basic education (at least EFZ or equivalent) Good German (at least B2) Normal colour vision Clean criminal and debt record Willingness to work a 24-hour shift pattern, including outdoors
Skills
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to SBB Cargo (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB)’s own application page to send your application.
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