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water well driller apprentice

NWO Well Servicesabout 19 hours ago
Thunder Bay, ON
CA$50,000 - CA$70,000/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan

About the role

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Dangerous. Wet/damp. Work setting: Rural area. Remote location. Staff accommodation provided. Various locations. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Water Well Drillers Trade Certification. Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Driver's License (Class 3 or D). Equipment and machinery experience: Mobile water well drilling rigs. Piping system. Pumps. Well casings. Well screens. Area of specialization: Rotary drilling. Hammer drilling. 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. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Overtime required. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. 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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