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Apprentice Cableway & Electrical Engineering Technician

As an apprentice in cableway and electrical engineering, you’ll be working right on the mountain. You’ll ensure that our chairlifts run safely and that our guests arrive in comfort. Your day-to-day work is varied. You’ll be responsible for maintenance and technical tasks. You’ll help resolve faults and keep the facilities in good working order. At the same time, you’ll be on hand for our guests and assist them with any queries. You’ll be working outdoors, in both summer and winter. Fresh air, meaningful tasks and a job with responsibility await you.

THAT'S WHAT WE DO BEST

A job in one of the most beautiful mountain regions
Free skiing & use of the 3D archery course
Carpooling available depending on where you live
Varied and practical training
Modern company workwear for summer and winter
A fair salary package starting from €1,331.00 gross in the first year of your apprenticeship (based on a full-time 40-hour week)

THAT'S GREAT ABOUT YOU

physically fit and enjoy being outdoors
quick reactions and good judgement
not afraid of heights, sure-footed and able to cope with all weathers
Good hand-eye coordination and technical understanding
Resilient, attentive and safety-conscious
Flexible, punctual and a team player

Here’s what you can expect

Apprenticeship duration: 4 years
Vocational school: LBS Hallein | Salzburg

As a cableway and electrical engineer, you’ll be right at the heart of the action on the mountain. You’ll operate, maintain and monitor our chairlifts and T-bar lift systems, ensuring they run safely and smoothly. This involves regular checks, maintenance and repair work, as well as ensuring compliance with all operating regulations.

You’ll also take part in first aid, rescue and fire safety drills, and help with pistemaintenance. In addition, you’ll advise and look after our guests, ensuring they’re well informed whilst out on the slopes. During the summer season, the facilities undergo a full overhaul and are prepared for the following winter.

Apprenticeship Officer

Operations Manager Philipp Koske

Do you want to aim high? Then you’ve come to the right place – and I’ll be your first point of contact. As the apprenticeship coordinator at Hochkar, I’ll support you from your first taster day right through to successfully completing your apprenticeship.

I know the business, the apprenticeship programme and the team like no one else, and I’m always here to listen to you.

Do you have any questions about the apprenticeship, the application process, or simply want to come and have a look around? Feel free to get in touch with me!

Tel: +43 5 0138 - 206

Even the best technology is nothing without expert human support. With an attractive training and professional development programme, the industry has laid the ideal foundations for this. The next generation of cableway technicians will ensure that, in future, our facilities truly perform to their full potential and that our guests are completely satisfied.

Seilbahnobmann Franz Hörl

Collective Agreement for Cableway Operators, valid from 1 May 2026