Job description Utility Locator in Canada

Find out what work is like for an utility locator in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74204).

Utility maintenance workers

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 duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Utility maintenance workers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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.

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 74204), and a list of similar occupations:

  • gas leak locator
  • gas maintenance worker
  • gas utility operator
  • pipeline maintenance worker
  • pipeline patrolman/woman
  • power pole inspector
  • utility locator
  • utility plant maintenance worker
  • waterworks maintenance worker

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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