Utility Distribution Technician Trainee

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

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

2023-254

**Job Code**

7059

**Posting Date**

June 1, 2023

**Closing Date**

June 11, 2023 (at 6:00pm)

**Job Status**

Permanent Full-Time

The
- **City of Kitchener** is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, 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.
- Must reside within the primary response residency limits (30 mins maximum response time to KOF).
- Must be physically fit and capable of performing manual labour.
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to pass oral and or written examinations.
- Must be capable of meeting performance standards to upgrade by successfully completing classroom and practical competency tests and required certifications and qualifications.
- Must be 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.
- Must be 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.
- Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
- Preference will be given to those holding a Ministry of the Environment Water Distribution Certification and/or a Gas Pipeline Inspectors certification.

**We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at**
**,**
**or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.**
- 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**

3

**Hours of Work**

40 hours per week**Location**

**Initial Location
- Kitchener Operations Facility

**City**

Kitchener

**Compensation**

**Salary Range**

$27.08 - $28.51 per hour

**Grade/Band**

7059

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