Utility Distribution Technician Trainee

2 months ago


Kitchener, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

**Utility Distribution Technician Trainee
**Competition Number**

2024-326

**Job Code**

7059

**Posting Date**

September 17, 2024

**Closing Date**

October 7, 2024 (at 6:00pm)

**Job Status**

Permanent Full-Time

The **City of Kitchener** is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 292,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.The **City of Kitchener** is WHERE you want to work Learn more about the top reasons to join us:
**Why work at the City of Kitchener**

**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.

**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.
- Reside within the primary response residency limits (30 mins maximum response time to KOF).
- Be physically fit and capable of performing manual labour.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to pass oral and or written examinations.
- 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.
- Must be willing and 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.
- Will 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.
- Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
- Please note that as per Human Resources Policy _HUM-HIR-_110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":_
- "The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all _Directors,_ General Managers_, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity._
- The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:_
- 1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full_-time and part-time classifications._
- 2. within the same Division in the case of students."_

**Department**

Infrastructure Services

**Division**

Gas and Water Utilities

**Union Affiliation**

IBEW

**Number of Positions**

4

**Hours of Work**

40 hours per week

**Location**

**Initial Location
- Kitchener Operations Facility

**City**

Kitchener

**Compensation**

**Salary Range**

$27.62- $29.08 per hour

**Grade/Band**

NA


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