Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators

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Includes workers who operate vehicles and equipment to maintain streets, highways and sewer systems and operate trucks to collect garbage and recyclable materials and 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.

Outlook

Fair

Wage

Low: $18.00
Median: $24.26
High: $27.00

Training

• 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.

Places of Employment

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

Regulated

No

Hours

Seasonal, shift work, irregular hours