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Tracklayer / Railway Constructor Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Gleisbauer/in

Tracklayer is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in the industrial sector, focusing on the construction, maintenance, and repair of railway tracks. This profession requires physical fitness, technical understanding, and the willingness to work outdoors.

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What you do

  • Laying and assembling tracks, switches, and crossings
  • Maintenance and repair of existing railway track systems
  • Operating specialized construction machinery and tools for track construction
  • Ensuring track stability and safety
  • Working with various materials such as gravel, sleepers, and rails
  • Performing measurements and alignments for track precision

Requirements

  • Good physical condition and resilience
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Ability to work in a team and reliability
  • Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Diligence and precision in task execution
  • Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific track construction techniques
  2. 2Further training to become a foreman/woman or master tracklayer
  3. 3Advancement to construction manager in track construction
  4. 4Machine operator for complex track construction machinery
  5. 5Studies in civil engineering (with appropriate higher education entrance qualification)

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Tracklayer / Railway Constructor Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Tracklayer / Railway Constructor Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Tracklayer / Railway Constructor Ausbildung?

Good physical condition and resilience; Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Ability to work in a team and reliability; Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Where can I find open Tracklayer / Railway Constructor Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Tracklayer / Railway Constructor

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.