Equipment Mechanic

PG&E • Richmond, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Department is part of PG&E’s Transportation Services Department and operates out of 6 areas in the PG&E service territory. The Fleet Maintenance Department provides vehicle maintenance and service to PG&E owned and leased vehicles and equipment. This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification. This job is subject to collective bargaining. An Equipment Mechanic is a journey-level position with a solid knowledge and background in a wide variety of mechanical skills, including equipment service and repair of mobile hydraulics, aerial hydraulics, OSHA boom inspections, CHP BIT Inspections, air brakes, electrical and electronic systems, diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment. Equipment Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance, inspection and repair of company owned utility-related equipment. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. The shift will be Monday - Thursday 2:30pm - 11:00pm and Friday 12:00pm - 8:30pm, subject to change based on business needs. Available positions are located in the San Francisco Bay Area in Richmond, and may be subject to change due to business need. PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $65.27 per hour.

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
• Must have and own tools and tool box
• Record of residence within 50 Miles of the headquarters

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

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