Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 68'900 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 69'575 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 77'434 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Entwässerungspraktiker/in EBA
You clean and maintain channels and ensure drainage systems work properly
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Entwässerungspraktiker/in EBA maintain channels, clean pipes and ensure the infrastructure is safely maintained.
You often walk through narrow channels and use high-pressure equipment to clear blocked pipes. As a drainage maintenance specialist, you plan operations, check vehicles and dispose of waste responsibly. Your daily goal is to keep public infrastructure safe and functional. With teamwork and technical understanding, you handle demanding outdoor tasks.
FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryBuilding Services
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Agente d'entretien de la voirie. Based on 301 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 69'095 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'216 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 73'256 | 26 |
| Fribourg | CHF 72'780 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 72'029 | 14 |
| Thurgau | CHF 71'500 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 70'000 | 49 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 69'575 | 26 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 75'075 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 73'500 | 9 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 70'000 | 218 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 68'450 | 32 |
| Education | CHF 66'950 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 64'000 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Entwässerungspraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training is a two-year apprenticeship with one day of vocational school per week and practical experience in a drainage maintenance company.
Typical training path
Entwässerungspraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Planen, Vorbereiten und Rapportieren der Arbeiten
- Reinigen von Entwässerungsanlagen
- Sicherstellen des Unterhalts, der Sicherheit und des Umweltschutzes
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- practical aptitude
- spatial awareness
- reliability
- teamwork skills
- good manners
- good physical condition
- no fear of confined spaces
- 1Planen, Vorbereiten und Rapportieren der Arbeiten
- 2Reinigen von Entwässerungsanlagen
- 3Sicherstellen des Unterhalts, der Sicherheit und des Umweltschutzes
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible through a shortened apprenticeship as Entwässerungstechnologe oder Entwässerungstechnologin EFZ.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical endurance
- Technical understanding
- Team spirit
- Environmental awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at a construction site. You check the high-pressure cleaners and guide the water into the collection pit. While your team flushes the pipes, you record the measurements and document the condition of the lines.
- You read sketches and plans to plan the optimal route for operations.
- You load vehicles, check tools and ensure everything is ready for use.
- You clean pipes and channels precisely with high-pressure equipment or manual tools.
- You remove waste from the drainage systems and dispose of it responsibly.
- You maintain equipment, repair defective parts and keep the documentation up to date.
- You monitor workplace safety and protect the surrounding environment from pollutants.
Working conditions
You work almost exclusively in small drainage maintenance teams and are often on the move. Operations usually take place outdoors, and you often wear protective clothing.
Where to learn
- Ausbildungsdachverband der Kanalunterhaltsbranche (advk) Sekretariat Wölflistr. 5Postfach 65, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Physical endurance
- Technical understanding
- Team spirit
- Environmental awareness
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Responsibility
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