Water well drilling technician

• Salary 60,000 to 100,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 36 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Overtime available, 08:00 to 17:00

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• Dangerous
• Wet/damp

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided
• Various locations

• Disinfect, reconstruct and redevelop older contaminated wells and water pumping systems
• Drill, bore and dig for water wells
• Install and test piping systems
• Install and test water well pumps, piping systems and equipment
• Maintain and repair piping systems
• Maintain and repair water well pumps, piping systems and equipment
• Put screens and pumps in place to develop the well
• Install well screens, casings and other well fixtures
• Perform routine maintenance work on water well drilling rigs and equipment
• Perform pumping tests to assess well performance
• Review client requirements and proposed locations for water wells

• Water Well Drillers Trade Certification
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 3 or
  
  D)

• Mobile water well drilling rigs
• Piping system
• Pumps
• Well casings
• Well screens

• Rotary drilling

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Learning/training paid by employer

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada
. The employer will not respond to your application.