Gas Service Representative

PG&E • Stockton, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Gas Service is part of Customer Field Service and is responsible for establishing gas and electric service for PG&E residential and small commercial customers. Gas Service Representatives respond to gas emergencies and provide safety checks and adjustments on customer-owned gas appliances. The role calls for strong safety and customer focus, as well as mechanical skills. Work may include confined spaces and requires the ability to work a shift schedule; shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required.

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification subject to collective bargaining and union dues. It is a DOT-covered classification subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. The position is onsite in Stockton. The stated starting hourly rate is $53.79, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License.
• Be able to work in all types of weather extremes and drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
• Be able to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Have a record of residence within 30 minutes of the job or headquarters.
• Be able to work a shift schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, plumbing, or basic electrical skills.
• Graduate of the Bridge to Utility Worker Power Pathway Program.
• Current or previous PG&E employee.
• Current or previous Hiring Hall employee.

Responsibilities

• Affix approved dead-end fittings to squeezed-off plastic services.
• Conduct leak survey work.
• Connect and disconnect services at the weather head on new business accounts, including panel upgrades.
• Install and alter domestic and commercial gas meter and regulator sets and equipment.
• Squeeze off ruptured plastic services that are visible and safely accessible to protect life and property.
• Grade leaks for customer-generated tags.
• Handle single-phase complete-outs, high or low voltage complaints, and flickering lights.
• Replace gas appliance parts in conjunction with regular work.
• Perform turn-ons or shut-offs up to 2 lbs.

What This Job Offers

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