Equipment Mechanic

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • Burney, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification and is subject to collective bargaining. It is a Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. The position is onsite in Burney, in the North Valley/Sierra area; the location may change due to business needs. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The starting wage rate is $65.27 per hour and is subject to collectively bargained wage rates and increases.

The role requires working in weather extremes and being able to drive safely in varying weather and road conditions. Employees may need to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and overtime, scheduled or ad hoc. Physical duties include lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds at least once daily; climbing on, under, and around equipment; bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and crawling as needed; and wearing company-provided personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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 four 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 overtime, scheduled or ad hoc.
• Be able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at least once a day.
• Be capable of climbing on, under, and around equipment.
• Be capable of bending and twisting using proper safety techniques, and be physically able to kneel, squat, or crawl 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 tool box.
• Have a record of residence within 50 miles of the headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, auditory, and operational inspections of vehicles and equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• 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, such as cylinders, brakes, and gaskets.
• Perform tune-ups and electrical repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and required inspections on all types of mobile equipment.
• Maintain, inspect, and repair company-owned utility-related equipment.

What This Job Offers

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