Utility Worker - Gas Transmission & Distribution

PG&E•Concord, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker is an entry-level position in Gas Operations, supporting PG&E’s Gas Transmission and Distribution team. The role assists with construction, maintenance, and other semi-skilled work to help ensure the safe and reliable flow of natural gas. Work is predominantly outdoors and takes place in all weather conditions. Employees must work and drive safely, wear company-provided personal protective equipment, follow direction from their journeyman, crew lead, or supervisor, and work effectively as part of a team. The position offers advancement opportunities for employees who perform successfully. This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification subject to collective bargaining. The starting wage rate is $35.82 per hour and is specific to the job locality. The position is DOT-covered and subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Under Letter of Agreement R1-22-04-PGE, employees have a two-year commitment within the headquarters.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must be able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
Internal PG&E employees must have qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) exam and Work Orientation Inventory Test (WOI) before applying.
External and Hiring Hall candidates must qualify on the PTB exam and WOI before interviewing.
Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 90 pounds.
Must pass a Post Offer Physical Assessment.
Must pass the Utility Worker Training course, which takes approximately 15 business days during the first three weeks of employment.
Must be able to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License or higher by the first day of hire.
Must be able to work in all types of weather extremes and drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
Must be able to travel and transfer to a new headquarters anywhere in PG&E’s service territory upon request, with no guarantee about how long the employee will be assigned away from the base headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction experience, such as underground utility work, trenching equipment, welding, carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting, farm or ranch work, or landscaping.
Previous military experience.
Previous Leak Survey experience at PG&E.
Graduation from a PowerPathway® Program.
Current or past work experience with PG&E and/or Hiring Hall.
Applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarters location will be given preference.

Responsibilities

Work safely at all times in accordance with PG&E safety standards and procedures.
Follow the direction of a journeyman, crew lead, and/or supervisor.
Read and comply with required company standards and procedures.
Work in a team environment.
Contribute to Gas Safety Excellence goals by improving safety, reliability, and affordability for one or more asset families and life cycles.
Assist with construction, maintenance, and other miscellaneous semi-skilled work.
With adequate training and under a Crew Leader’s direction, use hand tools, portable power tools, pavement breakers, spaders, tampers, or compactors for work not requiring precision, and perform pipe wrapping duties.
When working alone and Operator Qualified, perform routine production Locate and Mark duties, routine production Leak Survey duties, pipe-to-soil readings, and Atmospheric Corrosion Surveys, and complete associated documentation.
Perform rechecks in conjunction with production leak survey duties when required.
Perform traffic control functions under the direction of a Gas Crew Leader when required.
Maintain a commercial driver’s license with a tank endorsement when required.
When qualified, take necessary action within the scope of the employee’s abilities to assess a situation and make a field condition safe for Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance work.
Use hand tools or portable power tools for cleaning or other work not requiring precision, under direction.
Operate light-duty trucks and associated trailers.