Labourer/Utility Worker Apprentice/Utility Operator
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed on 2026-09-17
Listing for:
Halifax Water
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Utility Technician, Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Labourer / Utility Worker Apprentice / Utility Operator
Term (Approx. 18 Months) Full Time
Competition #
Department
Water Services
Primary Function
This position will perform all forms of general labour work associated with the operation of the water distribution system in a safe and efficient manner.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure your own personal safety and the safety of your co-workers by following all OH&S Rules and Regulations.
- Perform general labour work including pick and shovel work, excavation, loading/unloading, reinstatement works and other site cleanup activities.
- Respond to scheduled and emergency overtime work.
- Assist with hydrant inspection, operation, preventative maintenance, repairs and replacements.
- Assist with main line valve inspections, operation, repair and replacement.
- Assist with the installation and repair of water mains of all sizes and materials.
- Assist with performing 38 mm to 50 mm diameter water main taps.
- Assist with the installation and repair of water services of all sizes and materials.
- Assist with service box inspections, adjustments and replacements.
- Operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles necessary for the operation of the water distribution system.
- Open and access water distribution information in the corporate GIS system.
- Complete work orders and inspections in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Perform other assignments as deemed appropriate for training towards the Utility Worker Apprentice and Utility Operator 1, 2 and 3 competencies.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Utility Worker Apprentice Duties:
- Ensure your own personal safety and the safety of your co-workers by following all OH&S Rules and Regulations.
- Perform general labour work including excavation, loading/unloading, reinstatement works and other site cleanup activities.
- Respond to scheduled and emergency overtime work.
- Inspect and operate hydrants. Assist with hydrant preventative maintenance, repairs and replacements.
- Operate main line valves. Assist with valve inspections and the repair and replacement of mainline valves and associated valve box assemblies.
- Assist with the installation and repair of water mains of all sizes and materials.
- Perform annual water distribution system flushing.
- Assist with performing 38 mm to 50 mm diameter water main taps.
- Assist with the installation and repair of water services of all sizes and materials.
- Perform service box inspections and adjustments. Assist with the replacement of service boxes.
- Operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles necessary for the operation of the water distribution system.
- Open and access water distribution information in the corporate GIS system.
- Create and complete work orders and inspections in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Assist with water main, valve, hydrant and service line locates.
- Perform chlorine residual and turbidity testing.
- Assist with the inspection of water reservoirs and sites.
- Perform other assignments as deemed appropriate for training towards the Utility Operator 1, 2 and 3 competency.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Utility Operator Duties:
- Ensure your own personal safety and the safety of your co-workers by following all OH&S Rules and Regulations.
- Respond to scheduled and emergency overtime work.
- Inspect and operate hydrants and carry out preventive maintenance. Assist with hydrant repairs and replacements.
- Inspect, operate, repair and replace mainline valves and associated valve box assemblies.
- Install and repair water mains of all sizes and materials.
- Perform annual water distribution system flushing.
- Perform 38 mm to 50 mm diameter water main taps. Assist with 100 mm and larger water main taps.
- Install and repair water services…
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