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Agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician
Do you want to actively shape both your personal future and the future of the city of Erlangen?
If you have a knack for mechatronic work on machines, systems and vehicles, are interested in a wide variety of agricultural and construction machinery and sometimes complicated vehicles and have perhaps already gained some experience in this field, then the profession of agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician is just right for you.
The profession of agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician is a very demanding and varied profession in which you deal with a wide range of vehicle and equipment data. At the City of Erlangen's municipal greenery, waste management and street cleaning company, you will perform important public tasks and work actively for the citizens.
As an agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician, you will maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment as well as power tools that are used in agriculture and forestry, in horticulture and on construction sites and in municipal technology. The field of work ranges from chainsaws, tractors and various special machines to wheel loaders and excavators. You will maintain and repair these vehicles, machines and systems, diagnose faults and malfunctions in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems, determine the causes of faults and rectify the corresponding defects.
In addition, you will be familiarized with various other areas of responsibility during your training. You will be taught how to handle sensitive measurement technology for hydraulics and electronics, gain knowledge of metalworking and learn all about documenting your work processes. You will support your colleagues in dismantling, repairing and assembling components, assemblies and systems. You will operate vehicles, carry out measurements and test systems and operating equipment. If a fault or error message occurs in a system, you will look for the cause of the problem. You will then take immediate action, analyze the causes and rectify the fault.
As a trained specialist, you can also expect various in-depth training courses that will further qualify you for your work as an agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician.
An attractive, challenging and varied profession awaits you. - For me. For us. For Erlangen.
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FAQ's Apprenticeship - Agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician
To train as an agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician, you must meet the following requirements:
- You can prove that you have at least a qualifying secondary school leaving certificate or will acquire one by the start of the recruitment process
- You successfully participate in the recruitment process of the city of Erlangen
You are also interested in agricultural and construction machinery. Understanding technical contexts is easy for you. You approach your work conscientiously and carefully in order to avoid mistakes and accidents. You demonstrate your ability to work in a team with your colleagues.
Agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician is a recognized profession according to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG). The dual training program at the City of Erlangen lasts 3.5 years. It is divided into theoretical training at the vocational school and practical training at the City of Erlangen's greenery, waste management and street cleaning company.
In addition, the training is supplemented by inter-company courses and additional courses, e.g. at the Guild for Agricultural Machinery Technology, which focus on various topics.
The training can be shortened by six months in the case of particularly good performance.
Theoretical training
The theoretical training takes place in blocks. In the first year of your apprenticeship, you will attend the state vocational school in Erlangen and from the second year onwards, the vocational school center in Roth. Here you will learn subject-specific content such as system and device technology and build up the theoretical basis for your practical work. In addition to purely vocational content in subjects such as service, maintenance, diagnostics and conversion and retrofitting, you will also have lessons in general subjects such as German and social studies.
Subjects taught:
- Service
- Maintenance
- diagnosis
- Conversion and retrofitting
- Religious education
- German
- Social studies
- Sport
Further information can be found at Home | BSZ Roth (bsz-roth.de)
Practical vocational training
The practical part of your training will mainly take place at the City of Erlangen's municipal greenery, waste management and street cleaning company. During your training, you will be introduced to the various areas of responsibility and systematically familiarized with the job content. You will have the opportunity to practically apply, consolidate and deepen what you have learned at vocational school.
For example, you will learn how service and maintenance work is carried out and can then put this knowledge into practice when repairing vehicles, machines and equipment. The installation of all kinds of components and systems for the building maintenance of municipal properties will also be part of your practical tasks. In addition to installation, the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment is also an important area of responsibility as an agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician, which you will be introduced to as part of your practical training.
During your practical training, you will be supervised by competent trainers who will give you an insight into the various tasks and everyday life as an agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician and gradually give you the opportunity to take on these tasks independently.
A healthy feedback culture is a top priority at the City of Erlangen: you will receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses so that you always know how you can actively develop further in order to expand and enhance your skills.
You will also complete inter-company training courses during your apprenticeship:
- 2 weeks on the subject of vehicle electrics on agricultural and construction machinery
- 2 weeks on the subject of hydraulics and electronics on agricultural and construction machinery
- 1 week on the subject of fault diagnosis and repair on agricultural and construction machinery
- Welding course
During your training, you will receive a monthly training allowance (gross)
- in the 1st year in the amount of € 1,218.26
- in the 2nd year in the amount of € 1,268.20
- in the 3rd year in the amount of € 1,314.02
- in the 4th year in the amount of € 1,377.59
As a trainee of the City of Erlangen, you are also entitled to capital-forming benefits of €13.29 per month and a special annual payment ("Christmas bonus").
After successfully completing your final examination, you can also expect a final bonus of €400.
The training allowance is based on the collective agreement for trainees in the public sector (TVAöD).
(as of 01.03.2024)
After training, remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD). The classification and thus also the remuneration are based on the job that is taken on. The performance principle applies. The law therefore stipulates certain classification criteria. If an employee holds a position and fulfills all job characteristics, the classification is made according to the previously determined job evaluation.
The starting salary in pay group EG 07, level 1, is currently € 2,733.87 (gross).
In addition, you will also receive capital-forming benefits of € 6.65 per month and a special payment ("Christmas bonus"). You can also expect regular salary increases and performance-related steps.
(Status: 01.04.2022)
As part of the training, all fees are paid by the City of Erlangen. Training materials required for vocational training and for taking the exam (e.g. work and protective clothing, textbooks or exam preparation booklets) are also provided free of charge. In addition, you will receive a grant of €50 for learning materials in each year of training.
A company laptop is also provided for use during the training period.
Travel costs for journeys to external vocational schools will be reimbursed if they exceed 6 percent of the training allowance, unless there is no other entitlement to compensation. If accommodation in a hall of residence is also necessary, the costs incurred will also be reimbursed by the City of Erlangen.
In the case of inter-company training courses and events that take place outside the company, you will also be reimbursed for travel expenses. If an overnight stay at the event location is required, the City of Erlangen will also cover the costs for accommodation and meals.
All social benefits that the city administration of Erlangen offers its employees naturally also apply to our junior staff.
Anyone who regularly travels to work by public transport receives a monthly travel allowance from the City of Erlangen. During their training, junior employees can purchase the Bavarian discount ticket (€29 ticket). The costs incurred for this are reimbursed in full by the City of Erlangen upon application. However, it is also possible (depending on availability) to apply for a municipal employee parking space.
As part of the company's health management program, there are regular sports courses and other health-promoting activities that you can take part in.
The number of trainees is based on the anticipated personnel requirements. The City of Erlangen offers a guarantee of employment to high-performing junior staff.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be entitled to use the job title "Agricultural and construction machinery mechatronics technician".
You will be employed in the municipal greenery, waste management and street cleaning operations.
Here you will mainly work in the company's own agricultural and construction machinery workshop and carry out maintenance and servicing on a wide range of equipment and vehicles. There are also different rooms available for the various activities, such as a welding room or a noise-intensive hall.
Training is the first step in continuous personnel development. A varied and high-quality training program is offered for further professional qualification. The aim of these qualifications is to keep your knowledge up to date so that you can perform your job successfully and in a goal-oriented manner and expand your personal skills.
As a skilled worker, you have access to job-specific further training and can acquire additional skills such as a forklift driver's license.
Employees have access to extensive professional development and promotion opportunities. In the medium term, you will have the opportunity to train as a master craftsman/technician.
The application period runs from approximately May to August of the previous year of recruitment.
As the City of Erlangen bases its training numbers on current staffing requirements, not every profession is offered every year. Please refer to our job advertisements to find out whether the profession is being trained and the exact application deadline.
The following application documents are required:
- Informative cover letter
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form
- School leaving certificate or current annual or interim report
- Training and work references, if applicable
- Other certificates and attestations, if applicable
Please note:
The City of Erlangen uses the online platform INTERAMT for its application procedures. We kindly ask you to access the job advertisement under the respective job ID at www.interamt.de and apply online by the application deadline. After the application deadline, you will be informed by us about the further course of the application process.
Personnel selection procedure of the City of Erlangen
After the application deadline, you will be invited to an interview. If necessary, practical work trials may also be part of the selection process. We will then inform you as soon as possible whether or not you can be employed by the City of Erlangen.
We see diversity as an enrichment and pursue a policy of equal opportunities. People with severe disabilities are given priority if they are equally qualified.
| For general questions about the recruitment process: | For technical questions about the job description: |
| Ms. Trung Phone: 09131/86-1828 | Mr. Bock Phone: 09131/86-2054 |
| E-mail: ausbildung@stadt.erlangen.de |