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Utility Distribution Technician Trainee

Job Status:  Permanent Full-Time

Pay & Grade: $29.94 to $31.52 Hourly Grade/Band: NA

Hours of Work:40 Hours per week

Initial location: Kitchener Operations Facility

Posting period:September 8 to September 21, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

Responsibilities

Perform all labour type tasks in addition to the following tasks under supervision when required:

• Communicate utility related information to customers.
• Traffic set up teardown.
• Perform work on underground gas and water infrastructure within trenches and excavations.
• Perform various maintenance activities on underground gas and water infrastructure including operating gas/ water valves, hydrants etc.
• Work in all inclement weather conditions e.g. Rain, snow, hot and cold conditions repairing water and gas failures at all hours.
• Complete all applicable forms/reports on paper and computers.
• Drive dump trucks and operate other equipment.
• Respond to and make safe various gas and water emergencies at all hours.
• Pinpoint gas and water leaks.
• Complete various gas and water infrastructure inspections.
• Take water samples.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Perform 3rd party inspection as required.
• Perform water quality investigations and notifications thoroughly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Grade 12 education.
• Minimum of 1 year construction experience.
• Valid "DZ" Class driver's license in good standing and must be a competent dump truck driver.
• Must score 3+ on the TOWES assessment, able to pass oral and written examinations.
• Reside within the primary response residency limits (30 mins maximum response time to Kitchener Operations Facility).
• Be physically fit and capable of performing manual labour.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of meeting performance standards to upgrade by successfully completing classroom and practical competency tests and required certifications and qualifications.
• Able to obtain a Ministry of the Environment Level 2 Water Distribution Certification.
• Able to obtain a Gas Pipeline Inspector's certification after successfully attaining the 2nd class utility distribution technician job category.
• Capable and willing to progress through the system leading eventually to Utility Distribution Technician.
• Must be able to be on call on a shared rotation for after hour's emergencies. 
• Overtime is an expectation, as required.
• Preference will be given to those holding a Ministry of the Environment Water Distribution Certification and/or a Gas Pipeline Inspectors certification.
• Further preference will be given to candidates holding other post-Secondary related technical skills in either Gas or Water Distribution areas.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Department/Division:Infrastructure Services, Gas and Water Utilities

Group: IBEW

Competition Number: 2025-336

Job Code: 7059

Number of positions: 4

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