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Utility maintenance workers

National Occupation Code (NOC): 74204

Utility maintenance workers locate, repair, install and perform maintenance work to various equipment and facilities, such as water filtration and distribution plants, waste water treatment plants and power plants. They may also work on exterior and underground gas mains and distribution lines. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal public works departments, private contractors under contract with government public works departments and gas distribution companies.

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Job Duties for Utility maintenance workers

Waterworks maintenance workers

Check, clean and lubricate waterworks equipment, such as pumping equipment, chlorination equipment and compressors
Adjust and repair waterworks equipment under the direction of qualified tradesperson
Search and locate reported water leaks and repair water-mains, valves or outlets
Install water meters using hand and power tools.

Gas maintenance workers

Check and lubricate gas pipeline valves
Conduct routine survey of gas mains and distribution lines to detect and locate escaping gas using gas detecting devices
Investigate reports of gas leaks to determine the exact location and extent of leaks
Dig ground to expose gas lines and repair damaged pipes
Keep record of work performed and location and condition of pipelines
Provide information on underground gas distribution lines and observe excavation work to ensure that underground gas facilities are protected.

Other utility workers

Operate equipment and instruments to locate and mark underground utility lines and pipes
Provide information on underground utility lines
Operate equipment and hand tools to inspect and test utility poles for decay and deterioration.

Employment Requirements for Utility maintenance workers

Completion of secondary school may be required.
Several years of experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
On-the-job training is provided.
Drinking water certification is required in Quebec and Ontario for waterworks maintenance workers.

Alternate Job Titles

Damage Prevention Technician
Distribution And Maintenance Worker - Utilities
Field Measurement Hand - Utilities
Gas Leak Inspector
Gas Leak Locator
Gas Leak Surveyor
Gas Main Leak Inspector
Gas Main Leak Locator
Gas Main Leakage Tester
Gas Main Maintenance And Repairman/woman
Gas Maintenance Worker
Gas Meter Installer
Gas Regulator
Gas Utility Operator
Hydrant And Valve Maintenance Worker
Line Locator - Utilities
Maintenance Utility Worker
Pipe Locator - Utilities
Pipeline Maintenance Worker
Pipeline Patrolman/woman
Pipeline Rehabilitation Worker
Power Pole Inspector
Troubleshooter - Pipeline
Underground Lines Inspector - Utilities
Utility Locator
Utility Maintenance Worker
Utility Plant Maintenance Worker
Utility Pole Inspector
Utility Pole Tester
Water Main Maintenance Man/woman
Water Main Maintenance Worker
Water Meter Installer
Water Supply Maintenance Worker
Water System Maintenance Worker
Water Utilities Plant Maintenance Man/woman
Waterworks Maintenance Worker
Waterworks Repairman/woman
Waterworks Utility Servicer