Traction Technician

Join our team as a Traction Technician and play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our public transport systems. You will be responsible for maintaining our medium and low voltage installations, which power our vehicles through rectifier stations, overhead lines, and a third rail. Your key tasks include switching operations and overhauls, preventive and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting faults. You will work both indoors and outdoors across the Rotterdam region, with irregular shifts, including one on-call week and one night shift week per month. Your efforts will keep our metros, trams, and electric buses running smoothly! Wij bieden: - A salary of up to €3,890 gross per month, including allowances, based on 36 hours; - A one-year contract with the intention of permanent employment; - Free public transport in and around Rotterdam; - A life-course scheme of 1.5% per year; - A year-end bonus of 8.33%; - Holiday allowance of 8% per year; - A pension scheme with ABP, with 70% contribution by RET and 30% by you; - A signing bonus of up to €1,500 net. Wij vragen: - A completed MBO education in electrical engineering (at least level 3); - Extensive experience with medium and low voltage installations; - A category B driving licence. Waar ga je werken: RET has been an integral part of Rotterdam since 1927, providing reliable public transport with buses, trams, and metros, day and night. We are committed to innovation and sustainability, continuously investing in infrastructure and technological developments. Our employees are the heart of our organization, and we offer them every opportunity to further develop themselves. At RET, you will work in a dynamic environment where cooperation, safety, and craftsmanship are paramount.

Location: Rotterdam, 3071 AA, NL

Posted Date: 9/16/2025