Equipment Mechanic

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • American Canyon, CA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic is a journey-level position in PG&E’s Fleet Maintenance Department, part of the Transportation Services Department. Fleet Maintenance operates across six areas in PG&E’s service territory and maintains and services PG&E-owned and leased vehicles and equipment. Equipment Mechanics use a broad range of mechanical skills to maintain, inspect, diagnose, and repair company-owned utility-related equipment, including mobile and aerial hydraulics, air brakes, electrical and electronic systems, and diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment. The position includes OSHA boom inspections and CHP BIT inspections.

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification and is subject to collective bargaining. It is DOT-covered and subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. The onsite position is in American Canyon, in the North Coast area, and the location may change due to business needs. The stated shift is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The starting wage rate is $65.27 per hour and is subject to collectively bargained wage rates and increases.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have 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 the first day of hire.
• Have at least 4 years of proven experience as a certified journey-level mechanic working with light-, medium-, and/or heavy-duty equipment service and repair.
• Be able to work in all types of weather extremes and drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
• Be able to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or scheduled or ad hoc overtime.
• Be able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at least once a day.
• Be capable of climbing on, under, and around equipment; bending and twisting using proper safety techniques; and kneeling, squatting, or crawling as needed.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience with air brakes.
• One year of experience with hydraulics.
• One year of experience with heavy-duty diesel equipment and/or vehicles.
• One year of experience with regulated inspections such as Cal OSHA Boom Inspections and CHP BIT Inspections.
• One year of experience with vehicle electrical systems and electronic computer-controlled systems.
• Demonstrated experience with welding and fabricating.
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Have and own tools and a toolbox.
• Have a record of residence within 50 miles of the headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and equipment visually, audibly, and operationally to identify and troubleshoot repair needs.
• Identify causes of problems and research them using repair manuals, schematics, OEMs, service bulletins, and other mechanics as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment or components using hand and power tools.
• Remove and replace broken or worn parts, including cylinders, brakes, and gaskets.
• Perform tune-ups and electrical repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on all types of mobile equipment.

What This Job Offers

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