Summary Maintenance Utility Worker in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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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.

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Requirements

High school or specific training

This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.

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Wages

$35.00/hour

Median wage in British Columbia

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in British Columbia

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Jobs

1 job

advertised in British Columbia

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Competencies

  • Quality Control Testing
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Repairing
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Troubleshooting

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