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Jobs and careers

Working at Rhaetian Railway

More than just a job – the benefits of working for us

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Why RhB?

Because you make more of an impact here.

At Rhaetian Railway, you become part of a community. Our world is shaped by technology, team spirit and the unique nature of Graubünden. This is where you help people – and yourself – advance.

Whether in the driver’s cab, in the office or outdoors in the field, your work matters. With us, you will find meaning, security and variety, as well as an environment in which everyone knows, appreciates and supports each other.

Your benefits at Rhaetian Railway

We know that good work requires good conditions. That's why we offer you more than just a secure job – namely fair wages, flexible models, strong social benefits and many valuable extras. RhB offers an attractive overall package in a reliable environment – and numerous exciting projects in areas such as railway infrastructure, technology, public transport, tourism and IT.

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1. Salary & fringe benefits

  • Company employment contract

  • Gradual salary progression up to the maximum salary band

  • Internal salary fairness through salary bands

  • Continued salary payments in the event of illness for 2 years

  • Sunday and night shift allowances; shift allowances

  • On-call allowance of 40 per day

  • Performance bonus for above-average performance in the annual employee review

  • Lateral entry with full salary; support for career changes, e.g. to train driver or train attendant

  • Free 2nd class general season ticket, including free tickets for travel abroad

  • Free 1st class general season ticket at management level / for trust-based working hours

  • Discounted general season tickets or free half-fare card for family members

  • Paid mobile phone and subscription

  • Loyalty bonus from the 10th year of service

  • Attractive child allowance and voluntary family allowance

  • Pension fund with above-average interest rates and very good benefits, very good mortgages – also for third parties, pension fund website

Three smiling RhB train attendants are walking across a platform. A woman in the middle, two men on the outside.

2. Working hours and models

  • Annual working hours: 2,075 hours (41.5 hours per week)

  • 5 weeks' holiday (6 weeks' holiday from the age of 50 / 7 weeks' holiday from the age of 60)

  • Option to purchase up to 2 weeks' holiday with full pension fund coverage

  • Additional bonus days for events such as weddings, moving house, other private events, etc.

  • Various part-time models – tailored to every stage of life and individual wishes

  • Work@home: Possible depending on role. In principle, a minimum of 2 days in the office and a maximum of 2 days working from home

  • Work@train: Possible depending on role and in consultation with line manager. In principle, for commutes of 30 minutes or more by train

  • Maternity leave 4 months, paternity leave 2 weeks, both at 100% pay

  • Returning to work after maternity leave: Employees are entitled to a return offer of at least 50% part-time; in a management role, employees receive a return offer of at least 70%

  • Option of a total of 12 months' maternity leave, including security of subsequent employment in the same or a similar role

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3. Education & training

  • Co-financed further training for personal development in job-related areas

  • Internal further training programmes such as ‘Public transport for career changers’, ‘Allegra, management’, ‘Psychological safety’ and ‘Certificate course in leadership’

  • Extensive internal training programme for specialists and managers

  • Opportunity to train as a vocational trainer; monthly allowance of CHF 150 for vocational trainers

  • Returning to work after maternity leave: employees are entitled to a return offer of at least 50% part-time; employees in management roles receive a return offer of at least 70%.

  • Option of a total of 12 months' maternity leave, including security of subsequent employment in the same or a similar position.

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4. Health & well-being

  • Occupational health management for exercise, safety and prevention

  • Regular events and offers – e.g. running technique courses or cross-country skiing courses for beginners and advanced skiers

  • Over 70 attractive discounts for employees in the areas of catering and hotels, mobility, technology, sport, health and insurance

  • Contribution of CHF 20 towards the purchase of a new ski or bicycle helmet

  • Coverage of flu and tick vaccinations

Welcoming new employees with Renato Fasciati

5. Appreciation & community

  • Annual visit to an HCD match with friends and family

  • Annual outing or event with the team or department

  • RhB company party every 2–3 years

  • Regular management events such as management conferences or lunch forums

  • Welcome event for new employees

  • Annual employee information events including time credits

Small advantages – big impact

We offer our employees many useful benefits

A skier in front of a modern mountain station in Laax

Cheaper access to the slopes

RhB employees benefit from a free general season ticket (FVP) for the whole of Switzerland. With Snow “n” Rail, there is an additional 10-30% discount in various ski resorts.

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10% discount at Coop restaurants

RhB employees throughout Switzerland benefit from a 10% discount at Coop restaurants – simply linked to their Supercard. That whets the appetite – for a healthy lunch.

Two women are standing in front of Mooinz bike-sharing bicycles and talking to each other.

Free bike sharing

Get there quickly and easily: our employees benefit from 30-90 free minutes with every use at all Mooinz bike-sharing stations in Graubünden.

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Working on the move

It is possible to do office work on the train. For journeys of 30 minutes or more, the actual time worked on the train can be counted towards your working hours.

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Contribution towards ski and bicycle helmets

Smart people protect themselves: RhB will contribute 20 Swiss francs towards the purchase of a new ski or cycling helmet. For a safe journey in the mountains of Graubünden.

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Assunzione della vaccinazione antinfluenzale

Voluntary health protection: RhB covers the costs of flu and tick vaccinations for our employees.

Three people with bikes board an RhB train with a bike compartment – ready for a tour through Graubünden.

Special conditions at sports shops

Our employees spend a lot of time outdoors. That's why we offer employee promotions with sports shops such as Bieler Sport and Go Vertical.

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Returning to work after maternity leave

Female employees are entitled to an offer to return to work at a minimum of 50% of their previous working hours; female employees in management positions receive an offer to return to work at a minimum of 70% of their previous working hours.

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Work-life balance

Where possible, we enable home office working with a clear and pragmatic solution. This ensures that both sides can achieve a good work-life balance.

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Because health is important to us

We can offer our employees and their family members attractive discounts on supplementary insurance policies, e.g. with Helsana, ÖKK and Swica.

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Lunch break made easy

RhB employee promotions are easy on the budget: our employees enjoy numerous discounts throughout the canton, e.g. at Coop, Merz and Spiga.

Family hike Landwasser Viaduct

Purchase additional holiday days

The RhB makes this possible with its ‘additional days off’ working time model, which allows you to purchase 1 or 2 weeks of additional holiday.

Moving reliably with heart

Welcome to the RhB team!

At RhB, it’s not just what you do that matters, it’s also how you feel. That’s why we celebrate successes together – we have a major employee event every two years, straightforward encounters in the day-to-day routine and regular promotions that give you discounts in the fields of restaurants, mobility, technology and health.

In short, you will not only find a job with us but also an environment that strengthens you both professionally and personally.

Insights into our working world

A RhB train attendant and an SBB train attendant with an information sheet on the Romansh language

Filming for Romanesque Week

The ‘Emna da la lingua rumantscha’ puts the Romansh language in the spotlight for a week. The train attendants of the RhB and SBB joined forces for a film shoot.

Damiano Fernando Imbriano in a meeting room with a laptop and RhB train in the background

From apprenticeship to permanent position

Damiano Fernando Imbriano completed his apprenticeship as an ICT specialist EFZ. In this interview, he talks about his path to permanent employment as a workplace engineer.

To the interview
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The RhB on LinkedIn

You can find exciting insights into our world on the RhB company profile on LinkedIn. Learn more about people, projects and career opportunities.

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New desk-sharing workstations

For location-independent working, we offer additional desktop sharing workstations; new in Landquart, St. Moritz, Thusis, Arosa and Poschiavo.

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Tips and tricks at the Digital Café

To ensure we can keep pace with digitalisation, we regularly offer our employees the Digital Café, where valuable tips and tricks are shared.

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Pension fund: Above-average interest rates

Thanks to its excellent performance, the RhB pension fund will pay 6% interest on retirement assets until the end of November 2025 – significantly above the BVG minimum interest rate.

Four RhB employees attend leadership certificate course

Exciting exchange during the Leadership certificate course

Congratulations! Our employees Tanja Hantke, Patrick Däscher, René Bärtsch and Michael Nyffenegger have successfully completed the ‘Leadership’ certificate course.

RhB employee making a call on his mobile phone on the train

Free mobile phone

During working hours, we want to be easily accessible: that's why a free mobile phone is part of the standard package at RhB.

Welcoming new employees with Renato Fasciati

Welcome, new employees!

We welcome new colleagues with a welcome event. Our director, Renato Fasciati, communicates the vision and goals of the RhB.

The five members of the Data Analytics team

Because data is becoming increasingly important

Data management is becoming increasingly important. That is why we have strengthened our expertise: the Data Analytics Competence Centre team now comprises five people.

Gift box before the first day at work

Anticipation is half the fun

That’s why we’re sending out a welcome pack to our colleagues who are joining us a few weeks before they start.

Employee working on her laptop on the train and looking out of the window

Working on the move

It is possible to do office work on the train. For journeys of 30 minutes or more, the actual time worked on the train can be counted towards your working hours.

We are here for you

The HR team at Rhaetian Railway

Whether you have questions about job vacancies, apprenticeships or applications, our Human Resources team will be happy to provide you with personalised, expert support. We will accompany you on your journey towards your professional future at RhB and ensure that you feel well looked after right from the start. We look forward to hearing from you!

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1800 jobs throughout Graubünden

Take your next step – welcome to the RhB team