Road Builder

To train as a road builder, you must meet the following requirements:

• You can prove that you have at least successfully completed secondary school or high school or will have done so by the start of the recruitment process
• You have successfully completed the recruitment process of the City of Erlangen

You are also interested in construction work and enjoy working outdoors. You have manual dexterity and enjoy working with machines. 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.

Road builder is a recognized profession according to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG). The dual training program at the City of Erlangen lasts three years.

During the apprenticeship, theoretical training sections at the state vocational school in Neustadt a. d. Aisch (1st year of training) and at the municipal commercial vocational training center II in Würzburg (2nd and 3rd year of training) alternate with practical training sections at the civil engineering office of the city of Erlangen and inter-company training courses at the training center of the Bavarian construction industry in Nuremberg-Wetzendorf.

Theoretical training

The theoretical training takes place in the form of block lessons at the state vocational school in Neustadt a. d. Aisch (possibly including accommodation in the school's own dormitory) and at the municipal industrial vocational training center II in Würzburg.

You can expect the following main topics, among others:

1st year of training (= basic construction year)

• civil engineering
• building construction
• finishing

2nd year of training

• Road planning
• Construction of an access road
• Earthworks
• Creating an earth embankment
• Sewer construction
• Installation of a sewage pipe
• Paving
• Creating edging and paving surfaces

3rd year of training

• Paving
• Paving an area with natural stone
• Asphalt road construction
• Construction of an asphalt road
• Repairing a road
• Concrete road construction
• Paving a concrete road surface

During your training, you will take the 1st level final examination. In addition to a practical examination, this also includes a written examination.

At the end of your training, you will take the 2nd final examination, i.e. the final examination. This is also divided into a written and a practical part. In the written part, the areas of road construction, earthworks and drainage as well as economic and social studies are tested. The practical part usually involves constructing a road surface from natural or artificial stone. You must plan work processes independently, recognize work contexts, check the work result and take measures for safety and health protection.

You can find further information on specialist theoretical training at

State Vocational School Center Neustadt an der Aisch - Scheinfeld

Vocational Training Center II Würzburg

Practical vocational training

The practical training takes place in the civil engineering office of the city of Erlangen and is supplemented by inter-company courses at the training center of the Bavarian construction industry in Nuremberg-Wetzendorf. We see you as a fully-fledged employee even during your training. You will be assigned to the work teams of the city of Erlangen and deployed to various construction sites in the city area. The aim is for you to be actively involved right from the start. As part of your training, you will gain a broad insight into the tasks of our road builders. You will learn about their tasks and typical work processes through concrete and practical activities and will be systematically familiarized with the job content.

During your training, you will be supervised by committed and well-qualified trainers. The knowledge imparted at vocational school will be practiced during practical training at the Civil Engineering Office or at the Bavarian Construction Industry Training Center. You can therefore expect a wide range of challenging and varied tasks. In addition, you will receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses so that you can actively tackle your personal development. The aim is always to prepare you for your future employment after your training.

During your training, you will receive a monthly training allowance (gross)

• in the 1st year in the amount of € 1,368.26
• in the 2nd year in the amount of € 1,418.20
• in the 3rd year in the amount of € 1,464.02

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).

(Status: 01.05.2026)

After training, remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD). The classification and thus also the remuneration is 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 based on the previously defined job evaluation.

The starting salary in the lowest pay group EG 5, level 1, is currently € 3,124.08 (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: 01.05.2026)

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 the 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 staff can purchase the Bavarian discount ticket (€43 ticket). The costs incurred for this are subsidized by the city of Erlangen to the amount of €20 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 training, you will be entitled to use the job title "road builder".

Road builders are based in our civil engineering department and mainly work outdoors. They work in work teams, which usually consist of foremen, skilled workers and helpers. The work teams are responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, cycle paths and squares, drainage facilities for surface water, manholes and connecting pipes as well as road markings and traffic signs. They are also responsible for the maintenance of bridges, the installation of traffic signs (e.g. for major events such as the Bergkirchweih) and the installation of road markings. This means that the results of their work are clearly visible in the cityscape and are directly noticed by the citizens of Erlangen. Road builders are also actively involved in climate protection projects by extending cycle paths, installing bicycle parking facilities or marking bicycle lanes.

The construction depot of the Civil Engineering Department has a well-equipped fleet of vehicles and modern machinery and equipment that you use in your daily work. The necessary work and protective clothing will of course be provided to you free of charge by the City of Erlangen.

The application period runs from the end of June to the beginning of September of the previous year of recruitment.

As the City of Erlangen bases its training numbers on current personnel 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 job advertisement will be published on the homepage of the City of Erlangen from approximately June to September of the previous year of recruitment. We kindly ask you to call up the advertisement on the homepage of the City of Erlangen and apply online by the application deadline. After the application deadline, you will be informed by us about the further course of the application procedure.

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 are committed to equal opportunities. In principle, all positions are part-time. People with severe disabilities are given priority if they are equally qualified.