Bahnübergangsposten (BÜP) • Nienburg m/w/d*

About the Role

The Bahnübergangsposten (BÜP) plays a crucial role in ensuring safety at the intersections of rail and road traffic within the track network. The primary responsibility is to prevent potential dangers to people and goods at level crossings, ensuring the safe passage of both tracks and the crossings.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring necessary safety precautions are taken during situations such as malfunctions of warning systems at level crossings or during construction work at a level crossing, to guarantee the safe operation of both tracks and the level crossing.
• Monitoring traffic at level crossings, ensuring all road users observe necessary precautions and pass the crossing safely.
• Informing drivers about train traffic, signaling approaching trains, and implementing traffic control measures when necessary.
• Preventing accidents and dangerous situations by ensuring safe passage for both road and rail traffic.
• Quickly and accurately assessing traffic situations to react appropriately and take necessary measures to secure the level crossing.
• Collaborating closely with other security personnel and relevant railway authorities to ensure smooth and safe traffic flow.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Special training and short-term education will be provided.
• Training will cover necessary knowledge of safety procedures, signaling, and traffic regulations.
• High level of responsibility, accuracy, and commitment to the safety of others.
• High level of attention and concentration.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly and accurately assess traffic situations.
• Ability to react appropriately and take necessary measures to secure the level crossing.
• No specific prior professional experience or education is explicitly required as training is provided for newcomers.