Utility Distribution Technician Trainee

4 days ago

Kitchener, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

**Utility Distribution Technician Trainee** **Job**S**tatus**: 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. - 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 **Why work at the City of Kitchener

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