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