Transmission and Distribution Equipment Operator (IBEW)

Pacific Gas And Electric Company • Pismo Beach, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission and Distribution Equipment Operator operates, maintains, and drives utility equipment—including line trucks, bucket trucks, and cranes—for installation, maintenance, and reconstruction of electric facilities, and handles materials associated with this work. The position supports underground and overhead electric line construction and maintenance operations. Work is predominantly outdoors in all weather conditions. The operator must drive safely, work extended hours, and wear company-provided personal protective equipment. This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification subject to collective bargaining, and a DOT-covered classification subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. The starting hourly rate is $59.70, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver’s License Permit by the first day of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid DMV Medical Card by the first day of hire.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift loads up to 100 pounds using ergonomic principles at least once a day.
• Ability to wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to drive safely and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical background.
• Familiarity with trucks and their components.
• Ability to read gauges and load charts.
• Crane certification.
• Forklift certification.
• Line crew experience.
• Dozer and heavy equipment experience.
• Class A California Driver’s License.
• Relevant construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret job prints and instructions.
• Experience operating miscellaneous equipment such as drills, chainsaws, trucks, and trackers.
• Applicants living within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Operate a dozer smaller than D-4 or equivalent, with or without a side boom or equipment; rough-terrain cranes including Grove, Drott, and Pettibone up to and including 5 tons; loaders from 1½ to 3 cubic yards without a sideboom; and self-propelled crane swings up to and including 5 tons.
• Operate a hydrauger, gas/electric hoist, motor patrol under 115 HP when not grading to stake or grade, boom-type trencher, concrete pump, tensioners and puller, large snow cats, drill liner, self-propelled air track or equivalent, cross-country vehicles, and flume washer.
• Operate a three-axle truck, truck with derrick and special body, and boom truck without a personnel bucket under 10 tons.
• Operate a transport truck and trailer to load, transport, and unload heavy construction equipment throughout a geographic area or the company system.
• Set and remove poles in close proximity to energized primary.
• Support the crew in daily underground and overhead electric line construction and maintenance operations.
• Retain knowledge and learn new skills, including framing, construction standards, and work procedures.
• Take orders and follow directions.

What This Job Offers

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