NOC 74204 — Utility maintenance workers

TEER 4 · Labour (on-the-job training) · Not eligible for Express Entry (CEC/FSWP)

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.

Main duties

Utility 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.

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