Construction Equipment Operator / Excavator Operator

About This Role

This role involves the safe and proper operation of construction equipment, including two-way excavators, tracked excavators, and wheel loaders, for railway construction projects. It suits a motivated individual with experience in operating heavy machinery, who is responsible and able to work efficiently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely and properly operate construction equipment such as two-way excavators, tracked excavators, and wheel loaders
• Prepare for and carry out work during track closures and shunting operations with team members
• Ensure timely and economical construction execution, adhering to DB AG guidelines and accident prevention regulations
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of construction equipment, transfer vehicles, and execute material transports

Requirements

• Successfully completed vocational training as a construction equipment operator, civil engineer, track builder, locksmith, mechatronics technician, or a comparable specialized qualification, or several years of relevant professional experience
• Valid earthmoving machine operator's license or construction equipment operator's license, and interest in obtaining qualification for operating two-way excavators / auxiliary vehicles
• High commitment, resilience, and sense of responsibility in your work style
• Ability to quickly integrate into existing teams and work reliably and economically even under high workloads
• Valid Class B driving license and very good German language skills, both written and spoken

Benefits

• 16 free train journeys within Germany per year and further travel discounts, such as a DB Job-Ticket for daily commuting. Additionally, affordable travel options for family and friends
• Workplaces in every federal state, in large cities as well as smaller towns and communities
• Market-standard salary package with generally permanent employment contracts and job security, as well as many extras and company pension scheme

About the Company

DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbH is part of the DB Group and is looking for motivated employees for over 500 different professions across Germany, offering numerous entry and further training opportunities for experienced professionals and career starters alike.