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7522 – Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers operate vehicles and equipment to maintain streets, highways and sewer systems and operate trucks to collect garbage and recyclable materials. This unit group also includes workers who clear vegetation close to power lines, workers who inspect the condition of utility poles and workers who locate underground utility lines and pipes. They are employed by municipal, provincial and federal public works departments, private contractors under contract with government public works departments and private companies involved in the collection of refuse and recyclable materials.
Profile
Example titles
- Garbage truck driver
- Municipal maintenance equipment operator
- Power pole inspector
- Public works maintenance equipment operator
- Salt truck operator
- Sand spreader operator
- Sewer-flushing truck operator - public works
- Snow removal equipment operator - public works
- Street flusher operator
- Street sweeper operator
- Utility arborist
- Utility locator
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate garbage trucks to remove garbage and other refuse and dump loads at designated sites
- Operate street cleaning equipment such as street sweepers or other vehicles equipped with rotating brushes to remove sand, litter and trash
- Operate snowplows or trucks fitted with plow blades to remove snow from streets, highways, parking lots and similar areas
- Operate sewer maintenance equipment such as rodders and sewer jet cleaners to maintain and repair sewer systems
- Operate trucks equipped with apparatuses for spreading sand, salt or abrasives on roadways
- Operate chainsaws and other clearing equipment to fell trees and cut back vegetation close to power lines
- Operate equipment and hand tools to inspect and test utility poles for decay and deterioration
- Operate equipment and instruments to locate underground utility lines and pipes
- Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment and report any malfunctions to supervisor.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school may be required.
- Experience as a public works labourer is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- A driver's licence appropriate to a specific type of equipment may be required.
- Trade certification for utility arborists is available, but voluntary, in Ontario and British Columbia.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Exclusions
- Heavy equipment operators (except crane) (7521)
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers (8612)
- Public works and maintenance labourers (7621)
- Supervisors of public works maintenance equipment operators (in 7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews)
- Transport truck drivers (7511)
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Skill level
- C – Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.
- Major group
- 75 – Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations
- Minor group
- 752 – Heavy equipment operators
- Associated Career Handbook profiles
- 7522.0 – Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
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- NOC 2016 Version 1.3