Utility Combo Technician

MTW Employment Services; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility service company in Ontario is seeking a Utility Combo Technician to inspect underground utilities and read meters. The role supports individuals looking to start a new career with provided training. Applicants should possess a valid 'G' class Driver’s License and be able to work in various weather conditions. This position offers a competitive compensation package including healthcare, paid vacation, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Company vehicle for business purposes

Employer-provided health care and dental benefits

Paid vacation

Pension plan with employer matching

Life insurance

Overtime opportunities

Responsibilities

• Inspect underground utilities and read meters.
• Consult with contractors regarding utilities.
• Prepare documentation for marked utilities.
• Verification and accurate reading of meters.
• Safeguard company equipment and vehicle.
• Conduct sewer safety inspections.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient use of a computer

Problem-solving and judgment

Physical ability to walk in uneven surfaces

G class Driver’s License

Ability to work on weekends and overtime

Job description

GTel is one of the fastest growing utility service companies in Ontario. In anticipation of our 2025 busy season, we’re looking for individuals to join our growing team as a Utility Combo Technician. If you are looking for a new career, we want to hear from you. No experience required. We provide the training to ensure that you can get the job done accurately and proficiently!

Utility Combo Technician

Job Duties Include:

• Utility Combo Technicians inspect underground utilities as well as read utility meters within designated areas. This dynamic role involves the seamless transition between completing daily meter reading assignment, and locating various utilities. The role requires the strict adherence to health and safety protocols to ensure your safety and those in the communities that we serve. This is a flexible role and everchanging due to the changing customer demands.

Other duties include:

• Employing a health and safety mindset with customers and communities
• Consulting with contractors, developers, builders, regarding locations of underground utilities
• Preparing reports and documentation verifying marked utilities
• Verification and accurate reading of meters
• Safeguarding of company equipment and vehicle
• Sewer Safety inspections

Successful candidates will have the following skills:

• The ability to work independently and manage a workload to meet necessary deadlines
• Proficient use of a computer
• The ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgment as situations dictate
• The ability to physically walk in and out of ditches, on uneven surfaces, lifting and loading equipment up to 9kg (20 lbs) in and out of the vehicle several times per day, carry/swing 20lbs of equipment while walking
• The ability to work in all types of weather
• Have a valid ‘G’ class Driver’s License and clean three (3) year Driver’s Abstract as this position includes a company vehicle for business purposes only
• The ability to work weekends on call and overtime as required

Compensation Package:

• Company vehicle provided for business related purposes
• Competitive compensation package
• Employer provided health care and dental benefits for you and your family
• Paid vacation
• Pension plan with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Overtime opportunities available

If you are looking to start a new career, apply now to get started!

We promote a culture that is inclusive, diverse, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. If interested in this position, please apply to this posting.

GTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, GTel will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.