Ausbildung career
Pipeline Builder / Infrastructure Pipeline Builder (as of 2026) Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Rohrleitungsbauer/in
The Ausbildung (vocational training) as a Pipeline Builder is a recognized vocational training program in industry and skilled trades, whose duration varies. From August 1, 2026, this profession will be reorganized and renamed 'Infrastructure Pipeline Builder'. During the training, you will learn to install, maintain, and repair pipeline systems for gas, water, oil, or sewage.
What you do
- Install pipeline systems for gas, water, oil, or sewage
- Read and implement technical drawings and construction plans
- Process and connect pipes made of various materials (e.g., steel, plastic)
- Excavate trenches and lay pipes
- Perform leak tests and locate leaks
- Carry out maintenance and repair work on existing pipelines
- Observe safety regulations and environmental standards
Requirements
- Good technical understanding and manual dexterity
- Physical fitness and resilience (outdoor work, lifting)
- Ability to work in a team and reliability
- Diligence and sense of responsibility (especially regarding safety regulations)
- Spatial reasoning abilities
- Willingness to work outdoors and in various weather conditions
- At least a secondary school diploma (Hauptschulabschluss) or equivalent
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific pipeline technologies or materials
- 2Further training as a Pipeline Construction Master (Meister) or Industrial Master
- 3Advancement to foreman/forewoman or team leader
- 4Further training as a Technician (e.g., construction technology, supply engineering)
- 5Self-employment in pipeline construction
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Pipeline Builder / Infrastructure Pipeline Builder (as of 2026) 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 Pipeline Builder / Infrastructure Pipeline Builder (as of 2026) Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Pipeline Builder / Infrastructure Pipeline Builder (as of 2026) Ausbildung?
Good technical understanding and manual dexterity; Physical fitness and resilience (outdoor work, lifting); Ability to work in a team and reliability; Diligence and sense of responsibility (especially regarding safety regulations).
Where can I find open Pipeline Builder / Infrastructure Pipeline Builder (as of 2026) Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Pipeline Builder / Infrastructure Pipeline Builder (as of 2026)
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.