Occupational Profiles

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
 

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.

• 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.