Summary Utility Locator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Find key facts and figures about working as an utility locator. The following information is applicable to all Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204).
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 the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
2 jobs
advertised in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Competencies
- Quality Control Testing
- Preventative Maintenance
- Repairing
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Troubleshooting
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