Gas Service Representative

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Service Representative (GSR) works in PG&E’s Gas Service department within Customer Field Service, which establishes gas and electric service for residential and small commercial customers. GSRs respond to gas emergencies and provide safety checks and adjustments on customer-owned gas appliances. 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 role is onsite in San Francisco. 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 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.
Perform DOT operations, maintenance, and emergency work.