Apprenticeship as a Sewer Constructor

About the Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship will guide you step-by-step toward becoming a skilled construction professional. With a team of over 70 specialists, you will find expert mentors in every area to support your learning journey. Prepare to get hands-on with excavation work.

What You Will Learn

As a sewer constructor apprentice, you will gain practical experience digging trenches, preparing manhole structures, and installing pipe systems designed to last for decades. You will operate modern machinery, test pipelines for leaks, and perform repairs when necessary throughout your training.

What to Expect

• Work locally on regional projects without travel requirements
• Consistent end-of-day finishing times and free weekends
• Monthly tax-free bonus card
• Access to advanced, powerful construction equipment and tools
• Use of cutting-edge surveying technologies, including drones
• Digital processes to replace paper-based workflows
• 30 days of annual vacation
• Diverse and responsible tasks
• Personalized support and ongoing training opportunities
• Open, respectful communication and swift decision-making
• Company events fostering a strong team spirit

Your growth does not stop after finishing the apprenticeship; upon passing the final certification, you will be offered permanent employment with opportunities for further development.

Training Details

Duration: 36 months, culminating in a journeyman or skilled worker examination.

Training Locations:

• Inter-company training at ÜAZ Glauchau
• Vocational school in Zwickau
• On-the-job training at the company in Chemnitz

Career Prospects

After completing this apprenticeship and gaining relevant experience, you can advance to roles such as foreman, site supervisor, certified foreman, or master craftsman.

Important Qualities

• Manual dexterity, for example, when installing sewer pipes and components
• Good hand-eye coordination, such as when backfilling and compacting soil with specialized machinery
• Carefulness and vigilance, for instance, when sealing sewage pipes or excavating trenches using construction equipment

Apprenticeship Remuneration

• 1st year: 1122 euros per month
• 2nd year: 1351 euros per month
• 3rd year: 1610 euros per month

Application Process

To apply, prepare your contact details including your full name, an email address where application materials can be sent, and a phone number for follow-up questions.