Careers for locomotive crews at TR Trans Rail

Vacancies

Whether you are experienced, a newcomer or a career changer - an exciting and responsible challenge awaits you.

Unsolicited application

Locomotive crew category B100 or higher (m/f/d)

Locomotive crew

Part-time or 100%

What makes our jobs special?

In addition to varied tasks, versatile locomotives and trains and a great team, we offer many benefits.

Free GA Travelcard

If you work 50% or more, you will receive a GA travelcard for second class free of charge.

Fair remuneration

We pay you fairly and in line with market rates. With us, you receive a 13th month's salary.

Further training

We offer you numerous opportunities for professional development and further training so that you can develop your potential.

pension fund

We are affiliated with the solid Profond pension fund and offer a supplementary pension solution—which is also attractive for part-time employees—as well as supplementary retirement credits.

Family environment

Experience a warm and supportive team that values team spirit.

vacation

Enjoy five weeks of vacation each year for a healthy work-life balance. From the age of 50, you get six weeks of vacation—and from the age of 60, you get seven weeks.

Attractive working hours

With a 100% workload, the weekly working time is 41 hours - fair and manageable.

accident insurance

We cover the premium for occupational and non-occupational accident insurance (for more than 8 hours of weekly working time). In addition, we cover the premium for private supplementary accident insurance in the event of hospitalization and medical expenses.

continued payment of wages

We continue to pay 100% of your salary during compulsory military or civilian service (except for basic training and non-commissioned officer training), during statutory maternity and paternity leave, and during leave taken by the other parent.

Your work as a train driver

Your area of responsibility

Independent driving of freight and passenger trains on the Swiss rail network and partly internationally

Responsibility for safety, punctuality and quality

Reliable implementation of regulations adapted to the situation

Flexible and short-term assignments as required

What you bring with you

Enjoying unusual assignments with different types of locomotives and on various routes on the Swiss rail network

Reliable, motivated, flexible, a team player, responsible and entrepreneurial

High ability to concentrate and mental and physical resilience

Willingness to work irregular shifts

Technical interest and understanding of vehicles of various types

Skillful handling of digital work tools

Business fluent in the language of the area of assignment - both orally and in writing (level B2). Depending on the location, you may have knowledge of a second national language (level A1).

Perfect sense of color (no red-green visual impairment)

Willingness to constantly develop and learn new things

Engine driver in the driver's cab with his hand on the steering wheel.

Fair gross wage

The gross salary per month, including the 13th month's salary, depends on age and experience. The annual salary as a qualified train driver is between CHF 65,000 and CHF 104,000. You will also receive expenses and allowances.

Additional allowances

Night allowance: 6 francs per hour.

Sunday allowance: 16 francs per hour.

Travel allowance for shifts of 6 hours or more: 25 Swiss francs

Child allowance: 215 francs for each child up to the age of 16

Education allowance: 280 francs for each child in education aged 16 to 25

Reimbursement of expenses for meals away from home

Your path to becoming a locomotive crew member

Become part of the team and get Switzerland moving on rails - it's that easy to apply.

Submit application

Would you like to take your next career step with us? Then simply send us your application documents using our application form.

Take an aptitude test

In addition to submitting your documents, you will also undergo a short aptitude test to demonstrate your skills.

Personal conversation

Ideally, we will then invite you to an initial personal interview. This will allow us to get to know each other better and discuss your options.

Psychological examination

In a psychological examination, we test your mental and emotional resilience - an important prerequisite for the responsible job of train driver.

Contract discussion

Have the previous steps been positive for both sides? Then we will discuss the details and your expectations regarding employment in more detail during the contract meeting.

Take up a position

Once you have successfully completed the selection process, nothing stands in the way of your new job as a train driver! Your team will support you right from the start and show you the most important processes.

Any questions?

Our team is always available to answer any questions you may have about our locomotive crew positions.

To the application

Patricia Klein
HR Manager

+41 76 841 36 00

hr@tr-transrail.ch

About the profession

Kurt Lichtensteiger
Head of Operating Personnel

+41 52 723 36 32

kurt.lichtensteiger@tr-transrail.ch

Your career on our rails

Full throttle on the front line.