Gas Service Representative

PG&E•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gas Service Representatives respond to gas emergencies and provide safety checks and adjustment services for customer-owned gas appliances. The role includes gas and electric service work for residential and small commercial customers. Work may take place in confined spaces and requires working in all types of weather. Shift work, 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 Department of Transportation (DOT)-covered classification subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Requirements

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