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Sewer Builder / Infrastructure Technician Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Kanalbauer/in

The apprenticeship for Sewer Builder (Kanalbauer/in), which will be renamed Sewer Builder for Infrastructure Technology (Kanalbauer/in für Infrastrukturtechnik) from August 2026, is a recognized 3-year vocational training program in industry and craft. You will learn to construct, maintain, and repair underground supply and disposal lines, especially sewer systems. This profession is essential for urban infrastructure and requires both manual skill and technical understanding.

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What you do

  • Excavating and securing trenches and construction pits
  • Laying and connecting pipes for water, wastewater, and gas lines
  • Constructing shafts and other structures in sewer construction
  • Operating construction machinery and equipment (e.g., excavators, wheel loaders)
  • Reading and implementing technical drawings and construction plans
  • Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing existing sewer systems
  • Implementing occupational safety regulations on the construction site

Requirements

  • Good technical understanding
  • Manual dexterity and physical resilience
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Reliability and sense of responsibility
  • Interest in construction projects and infrastructure
  • Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Good spatial reasoning

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization (e.g., in specific materials or trenchless technologies)
  2. 2Further training to become a foreman or master craftsman (Polier/Meister)
  3. 3Role as a construction site manager assistant
  4. 4Pursuing a degree in civil engineering (with appropriate university entrance qualification)
  5. 5Self-employment with one's own company

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Sewer Builder / Infrastructure Technician Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Sewer Builder / Infrastructure Technician Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Sewer Builder / Infrastructure Technician Ausbildung?

Good technical understanding; Manual dexterity and physical resilience; Ability to work in a team; Reliability and sense of responsibility.

Where can I find open Sewer Builder / Infrastructure Technician Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Sewer Builder / Infrastructure Technician

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.