Description

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.

Job Titles

• Pipeline maintenance worker
• Water supply maintenance worker
• Waterworks maintenance worker

Main Duties

• 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.

Workplaces

• Waste treatment plants
• Water filtration and distribution plants

Skills

• Preventative Maintenance
• Quality Control Testing
• Repairing
• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Operation and Control

Abilities

• Depth Perception
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention
• Body Flexibility
• Colour Perception

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Active Learning

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• Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (92011)
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Source: OaSIS