Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'150 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 77'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 79'143 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 82'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 90'073 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 100'000 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Lokführer/in Bauzüge SBB
You steer construction trains and secure the renewal of tracks and ballast.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Lokführer/in Bauzüge SBB drive heavy trains, coordinate material transport and ensure safety on site.
In the cockpit of a heavy construction train, you are right at the heart of track renewal. You drive the trains, plan the logistics and work closely with the site staff. You take responsibility for safety, cargo and smooth operations on the rails. Your work is essential for maintaining the transport network.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryRail
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Lokführerin. Based on 509 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 76'900 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 85'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schwyz | CHF 100'000 | 13 |
| Lucerne | CHF 89'224 | 23 |
| Berne | CHF 85'475 | 58 |
| Geneva | CHF 84'750 | 14 |
| Solothurn | CHF 84'500 | 15 |
| Thurgau | CHF 82'660 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 85'451 | 40 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 80'000 | 375 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 79'143 | 19 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 79'000 | 15 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 77'000 | 28 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Lokführerin oder Lokführer Bauzüge
Official education path
Training takes place through a specialized second qualification as a Lokführer/in Bauzüge SBB.
Typical training path
Lokführerin oder Lokführer Bauzüge
Prerequisites
- Completed Maturität
- Second training as Lokführerin or Lokführer Bauzüge (Duration: 9 months)
Requirements
- High sense of responsibility
- Conscientious
- Reliability
- IT skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Planning skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the cab, check the brakes and accelerate while the train rolls slowly over the construction site. In between, you step out, check the load and coordinate the next shunting operations with the team.
- You steer heavy construction trains and guide them through complex shunting operations.
- You plan the material transport and apply for the necessary train schedules.
- You check the load security and test the brake function.
- You instruct the assigned staff and coordinate the site operations.
- You carry out dangerous goods checks and ensure site safety.
- You write reports on the transport and vehicle condition.
Working conditions
You work in the cab of construction trains and on open track sites. Your workplace changes depending on the project between the track and the material depots.
Where to learn
- SBB AG Team Sourcing, Recruiting & Talents3000 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Planning skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependence
- Pressure of responsibility
- Shift work
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