Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers operate vehicles and equipment to maintain streets, highways and sewer systems and operate trucks to collect garbage and recyclable materials. This unit group also includes workers who clear vegetation close to power lines.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
NS, SK, NB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Operate garbage trucks to remove garbage and other refuse and dump loads at designated sites
- Operate street cleaning equipment such as street sweepers or other vehicles equipped with rotating brushes to remove sand, litter and trash
- Operate snowplows or trucks fitted with plow blades to remove snow from streets, highways, parking lots and similar areas
- Operate sewer maintenance equipment such as rodders and sewer jet cleaners to maintain and repair sewer systems
- Operate trucks equipped with apparatuses for spreading sand, salt or abrasives on roadways
- Operate chainsaws and other clearing equipment to fell trees and cut back vegetation close to power lines
- Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment and report any malfunctions to supervisor.
Qualifications
- checkExperience as a public works labourer is usually required.
- checkA driver's licence appropriate to a specific type of equipment may be required.
- checkOn-the-job training is provided.
- checkTrade certification for utility arborists is available, but voluntary, in Ontario and British Columbia.
- checkSome secondary school may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 850 people work in this occupation. Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors: Support activities for transportation (NAICS 488): 28%Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614 and 5617): 25%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%Construction (NAICS 23): 11% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 95% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations55% of public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation. Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors: Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 61%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 9%Utilities (NAICS 22): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations83% of public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 32% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in New Brunswick: Approximately 800 people work in this occupation. Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors: Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 32%Scenic and sightseeing transportation and support activities for transportation (NAICS 487-488): 23%Construction (NAICS 23): 13%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations60% of public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 24% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
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TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Operation and Control
to drive garbage trucks, street cleaning equipment such as street sweepers and other vehicles equipped with rotating brushes, snowploughs and plough blades
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to ensure any potential issues or malfunctions in machinery and equipment are detected early, preventing accidents that could harm the operator, other workers, or the public
Rate Control and Reaction Time
to quickly and precisely adjust garbage truck, snowplows or other equipment controls to maintain speed and positioning
Control of Settings
to manipulate levers and other controls to remove garbage, refuse and snow from streets, highways, parking lots and similar areas
Attention to Detail
to accurately follow procedures, operate and maintain equipment safely and maintain public infrastructure standards
Knowledge in Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations
to understand safe, efficient and accurate operation and maintenance of specialized machinery like snowplows, graders and dump trucks
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