Apprenticeship Road Maintenance Worker

An apprenticeship with movement, responsibility and technology! As a prospective road maintenance worker at the Osnabrück district, you ensure that roads, cycle paths and traffic signs are safe, clean and functional – and thus literally keep everything moving. Whether maintaining road embankments, winter service or securing construction sites: You work outdoors, in a team and with state-of-the-art technology. An apprenticeship for everyone who wants to get stuck in – with purpose and a secure perspective in the public service. The training to become a road maintenance worker lasts three years and combines theory and practice. In the practical phases of your training you work at the district road maintenance depot in Bissendorf (KSM Süd). There… you learn how construction sites are secured, e.g. by signage, thus protecting all road users; you maintain road embankments, ditches and green spaces; you carry out minor construction and repair work on roads, paths and bridges; you operate and maintain machines and vehicles – from lawn mowers to Unimogs; you assist in winter service: snow clearing, gritting and early rising included. You complete the theoretical part of your training at the vocational school in Cadenberge and at the training centers in Rostrup and Mellendorf. There you learn: Fundamentals of civil, mechanical and traffic engineering; Occupational safety and environmental protection; Handling of tools, equipment and modern machines; everything you need to work safely and efficiently outdoors. Start of training is 01.08.2027. You need no previous knowledge – but enthusiasm for technology, teamwork and fresh air.

Securing construction sites by signage to protect all road users; Maintenance of road embankments, ditches and green spaces; Carrying out minor construction and repair work on roads, paths and bridges; Operation and maintenance of machines and vehicles – from lawn mowers to Unimogs; Assistance in winter service: snow clearing, gritting and early rising

You have at least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) at the start of training; You are weatherproof, physically resilient and work carefully; You are interested in machines, technology and craftsmanship; You can get stuck in, like working in a team and take responsibility

Fair pay & secure perspective: 1st year: 1,368 euros gross/month, 2nd year: 1,418 euros gross/month, 3rd year: 1,464 euros gross/month; Additionally you receive a learning material allowance of 50 euros gross per training year, an annual special payment and a completion bonus of 400 euros upon successful completion of training; Personal support: Fixed contact persons who accompany you during your training; Good team spirit: Teamwork in the district road maintenance depot & joint activities, e.g. a training trip, with other junior staff of the district administration; Top equipment: Your own tablet for your training & modern vehicles and equipment; Arrive well – every day: Deutschlandticket as job ticket including financial subsidy; Fit & healthy: Company fitness (Hansefit), sports groups and a safe working environment; Stay & grow: Very good takeover chances, a crisis-proof workplace at Osnabrück district with exciting assignments throughout the district and the opportunity to further qualify later in your career (e.g. as "Bachelor Professional in Road Operations Management")