Sewer builder
The sewer builder professionally manufactures disposal lines for waste water and carries out repair work on the waste water system . He also builds canal structures such as manholes and rainwater retention basins .
The profession is assigned to the main construction trade and is learned with the help of several years of training. Employment find canal builders in construction companies of civil and underground engineering as well as in rehabilitation operations.
tasks
The main activities of the sewer builder include laying sewer pipes in the trench and checking the tightness of the pipe. For this purpose, trenches with embankments or shoring are to be dug . He also builds shaft structures made of precast concrete , masonry or in-situ concrete . In order to ensure the functionality and environmental protection, sewer builders pay attention to a watertight production and to the maintenance of the necessary gradient of the lines. For this reason, they carry out minor surveying work in order to correctly install the lines in terms of position and height. After completion of the construction work, the trench or the construction pit will be backfilled, taking into account a properly executed soil compaction and the restoration of the road surface or terrain surface.
With the increasing need for sewer rehabilitation , the sewer builder has an additional area of application. In this case, several procedures are available to restore the serviceability of the sewer in need of rehabilitation.
education
Sewer builder is a recognized training occupation under the Vocational Training Act (BBiG).
This 3-year training course, which is regulated nationwide, is offered in industry and trade. A school education is also possible.
literature
- M. Bücker: Civil engineering apprenticeships , Bildungsverlag Eins - Stam, 2003, ISBN 3-8237-0689-6
Web links
- Canal builders in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency