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Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Various locations.

Tasks:

• Keep record of work performed and location and condition of equipment.
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings.
• Operate various vehicles and equipment.
• Provide information on underground gas distribution lines.
• Observe excavation work to ensure that underground facilities are protected.
• Determine precise locations using electronic distance measuring equipment.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Ground Disturbance - Level 1 program.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Security and safety:

Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Vehicle supplied by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Physically demanding.
• Work under pressure.

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Gloves.
• Safety equipment/gear.
• Hard hat.
• Safety vest.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

Other benefits.