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Waterworks and Gas Maintenance Workers  (NOC 7442)
Lower Mainland - Southwest Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Waterworks maintenance workers maintain and repair waterworks equipment and facilities. They are employed in water filtration and distribution plants and waste treatment plants. Gas maintenance workers check and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to exterior and underground gas mains and distribution lines. They are employed by gas distribution companies.

gas leak locator, gas maintenance worker, gas utility operator, pipeline maintenance worker, pipeline patrolman/woman, utility plant maintenance worker, waterworks maintenance worker.

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Waterworks maintenance workers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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 perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, Chilliwack, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, White Rock, Gibsons, Mission, Aldergrove, Brunswick Beach, Crescent, Crescent Beach, Cultus Lake, Elgin, Fort Langley, Grandview, Lions Bay, McMillan Island, Ocean Park, South Surrey, Sunnyside, Willoughby

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Wages for Waterworks and Gas Maintenance Workers in Lower Mainland - Southwest Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

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Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
British Columbia 12.41 24.07 35.56 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Cariboo Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kootenay Region 10.25 21.75 57.11 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Lower Mainland - Southwest Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Nechako Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Coast Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northeast Region 10.32 20.32 36.78 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Thompson--Okanagan Region N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Vancouver Island and Coast Region 18.44 24.14 39.19 NoteLink opens in a new window
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC | Wage Methodology ]

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