Substation Utility Worker - General Construction

PG&E • Bakersfield, CA

381d • $77,667 - $77,667 • Remote

About The Position

The Substation Utility Worker - General Construction position at PG&E involves performing various construction and maintenance tasks in electric operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electric service to customers. The worker will assist in a variety of tasks including operating tools, loading and unloading materials, and supporting skilled tradespeople in their duties. The position requires flexibility in travel and work locations, often in challenging environments.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire
• 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, and various work schedules
• Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home
• Ability to work in remote work locations with possible exposure to poison oak, snakes, spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ticks and rodents
• Must be able to maneuver on steep and/or uneven terrain
• Ability to work around high voltage, energized and/or large mechanical rotating equipment
• Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds over mountainous terrain, dams, canals and/or up stairways and ladders
• Must be able to work in a confined space and in elevated areas
• Must be able to perform work tasks from ladders, platforms, metal grating, scaffolds and/or ropes
• Must be able to work with and/or around bodies of water
• Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters

Nice To Haves

• 1-year relevant construction experience
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Digging/installing conduit above/below ground
• Demonstrated experience with basic hand and power tools used in the commercial construction industry
• Graduate from an approved PowerPathway® Program
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical type work such as installation, fabrication, cabling, and/or assembly of equipment or machinery
• Military experience
• Relevant PG&E experience
• Relevant Hiring Hall or Canus experience

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner.
• Load and unload equipment, material, job site debris and maintain housekeeping according to PG&E's safety standards and procedures.
• Perform construction work in powerhouses and switch yards throughout the service territory.
• Use and maintain various hand and power tools and equipment.
• Follow the direction of their journeyman and/or supervisor.
• Read and comply with all required company standards and procedures.
• Work in a team environment.
• Always work safely as defined by PG&E's safety standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Collectively bargained wage rates and increases
• Preference for local applicants within 50 miles of headquarters

What This Job Offers

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