Water well drilling technician

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Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

Work site environment
  • Outdoors
  • Dangerous
  • Wet/damp
Work setting
  • Rural area
  • Remote location
  • Staff accommodation provided
  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • 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
  • Instruct apprentices
  • 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
  • Drill elevator shafts
  • Review client requirements and proposed locations for water wells

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Water Well Drillers Trade Certification
  • Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience
  • Mobile water well drilling rigs
  • Piping system
  • Pumps
  • Well casings
  • Well screens
Area of specialization
  • Rotary drilling
  • Hammer drilling

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Bondable
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Willing to travel
  • Drive manual transmission vehicle
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
  • Learning/training paid by employer
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