Gas Service Representative

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • Stockton, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Gas Service is part of Customer Field Service and establishes gas and electric service for PG&E residential and small commercial customers. Gas Service Representatives respond to gas emergencies and perform safety checks and adjustments on customer-owned gas appliances. The role requires strong safety and customer focus, along with mechanical skills.

This is an IBEW Local 1245-represented classification subject to collective bargaining and union dues. The position is DOT-covered and subject to random drug and alcohol screening. Work may involve confined spaces, shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The position is onsite in Stockton. The starting hourly rate range is $53.79, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have 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.
• Be able to 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 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