Equipment Mechanic

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • Bakersfield, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Department is part of PG&E’s Transportation Services Department, operating out of 6 areas in the PG&E service territory. It provides vehicle maintenance and service to PG&E owned and leased vehicles and equipment. This Equipment Mechanic position is a journey-level, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification. Equipment Mechanics are professional mechanics with extensive knowledge and background in various mechanical skills, including equipment service and repair of mobile hydraulics, aerial hydraulics, OSHA boom inspections, CHP BIT Inspections, air brakes, electrical and electronic systems, and diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment. They are responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of company-owned utility-related equipment. This is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification, subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

Requirements

• Record of at least 18 years of age or older
• Possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License Permit and valid DMV Medical Card by Day 1 of hire
• 4 or more years of proven experience as a certified Journey-level Mechanic working with light, medium and/or heavy-duty equipment service and repair
• Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
• Drive safely in all weather and road conditions
• Work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds a minimum of one time a day
• Capable of climbing on, under and around equipment
• Capable of bending and twisting using proper safety techniques
• Physically able to kneel, squat or crawl as needed

Nice To Haves

• One year experience with Air brakes
• One year experience with Hydraulics
• One year experience with Heavy-duty diesel equipment and/or vehicles
• One year experience with Regulated inspections such as Cal OSHA Boom Inspections and CHP BIT Inspections
• One year experience with Vehicle electrical systems and electronic computer-controlled systems
• Demonstrated experience with welding and fabricating
• Demonstrated experience with reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints
• Must have and own tools and tool box
• To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, have record of residence within 50 Miles of the headquarters

Responsibilities

• Conducts visual, auditory and operational inspection of vehicles and equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems for repair; identifies problem causes; researches problems via repair manuals, schematics, OEM's, service bulletins and other mechanics as needed
• Uses hand tools and power tools to disassemble, access and re- assemble equipment or components; removes and replaces broken or worn parts (such as cylinders, brakes and gaskets); performs tune-ups and electrical repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections as required on all types of mobile equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED