Equipment Mechanic

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic position is a journey-level role within PG&E’s Fleet Maintenance Department, which is part of the Transportation Services Department. This department operates out of 6 areas in the PG&E service territory and is responsible for vehicle maintenance and service for PG&E owned and leased vehicles and equipment. This role is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 and is subject to collective bargaining. Equipment Mechanics are professional mechanics with extensive knowledge in various mechanical skills, including service and repair of mobile and aerial hydraulics, OSHA boom inspections, CHP BIT Inspections, air brakes, and electrical/electronic systems for diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment. The primary responsibility is 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. The typical shift is Monday - Thursday 2:30pm - 11:00pm and Friday 12:00pm - 8:30pm, subject to change based on business needs. Positions are available in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically San Francisco and/or Belmont.

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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees