Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
NOC 7522
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Overview
This unit group includes workers who operate vehicles and equipment to maintain streets, highways and sewer systems and operate trucks to collect garbage and recyclable materials. This group 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. They are employed by 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.Common titles for this occupation: collection truck driver – public works, drain roto servicer – public works, electrical forester, equipment operator – municipal public work, garbage collector – driver...
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Under-represented:
The share of job postings in this occupation (in this region) is less than the provincial share
Similar:
The share of job postings in this occupation (in this region) is similar to the provincial share
Over-represented:
The share of job postings in this occupation (in this region) exceeds the provincial share.
Where jobs are located in Ontario
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Sources: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census (distribution of workers). Burning Glass Technologies, Labour Insight™ (job postings). Time frame is January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
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