Tramdriver
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in the 3-month training programme
We start our qualification courses for prospective tram drivers several times a year. The training lasts three months, takes place full-time and includes practical and theoretical phases and several examinations. Applicants must fulfil a number of requirements for this responsible job - on this page, we explain how you can find your way into the driver's cab of a VBK tram.
As a tram driver for the Karlsruhe public transport company, I not only move the tram on the tracks, but also people's hearts by taking them safely and comfortably to their destinations.
Your qualification
Theory and practice perfectly combined
Your qualification
Theory and practice perfectly combined
Training as a tram driver takes just under three months. Anyone over the age of 21 can join the programme, while those who have completed training as a specialist driver can start at the age of 18. However, there is no maximum age as long as you are physically fit. For applicants under the age of 18, you need to have held a category B driving licence for at least one year and have a good knowledge of German (level B2). If you are over 21, you can also apply to us one day after obtaining your driving licence.
In the first 50 days, you will learn everything you need to know about your new job - such as the regulations, signalling and operating rules, technical basics of the railways, as well as radio communication with the control centre and much more. You will also gain your first experience in the driving simulator. After almost two months, you will take your first tests and then begin a three-week training driving period with our experienced driving instructors. At the end of your training, you will take a practical test. After your training, you will have the opportunity to attend further training courses as required.
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Standard salary and allowances
Tram drivers at VBK are paid in accordance with the collective agreement for local public transport companies in Baden-Württemberg (BzTV-N BW). Depending on your qualifications and experience, you will start with a gross monthly salary of 3,400 euros - even during the training phase. In addition, there are the collectively agreed bonuses, such as a 13th monthly salary, holiday pay and for shift work at night or at weekends.
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Your shift
Depending on the work schedule, your shift will start at different locations. As a rule, a working day starts at one of the locations listed.
The work schedules are organised in such a way that our drivers can easily reach their work locations at all times of the day and night. Travelling to and from the shift by public transport is free of charge.
At all workplaces, there is also the opportunity to withdraw and take a break in peace or hand over to colleagues.
Central deployment location
On Tullastraße, the headquarters of Karlsruhe's public transport company
Westernmost deployment site
At the West depot – located at the foot of Windmühlenberg near the Rheinhafen stops
Easternmost point of deployment
Karlsruhe-Durlach at the Turmberg stop
interim placements
are located at Mühlburger Tor in the western part of the city centre and at Durlacher Bahnhof railway station.
Frequently asked questions
around the job
You can find information about the contact persons here.
Yes, all of our advertised positions are current and available.