Overview
Other trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing, utility and service companies.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Move tools, equipment and other materials to and from work areas
Assist in splicing overhead and underground communications and electric power transmission cables
Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing industrial machinery and equipment
Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment
Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing elevators
Assist in repairing and maintaining stationary electric power generating and distribution equipment
Assist in mechanical, electrical and body repairs of aircraft, railway cars, automobiles, trucks, buses, heavy equipment and motorcycles
Assist in repairing electrical appliances, small engines or other similar equipment
Mix fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides and load mixture into airplane for aerial spraying
Assist in land surveying activities, such as holding or moving stakes and rods, clearing brush and debris from line of survey and transporting surveying tools to work area
Perform other labouring and elemental tasks as required.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$37,541
$50,367
$73,830
Job openings
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British Columbia
150expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Some secondary school education may be required.
On-the-job training is provided.
Additional information
There is little or no mobility between occupations in this unit group.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.