Utility Worker - Gas Transmission & Distribution

PG&E•Fresno, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker is an entry-level, IBEW Local 1245 represented position on PG&E’s Gas Transmission and Distribution team, with advancement opportunities for motivated employees who perform successfully. Gas Operations is responsible for the safe and reliable flow of natural gas, including distribution and transmission planning, engineering, maintenance, construction, restoration, and emergency response. The work is predominantly outdoors and takes place in all weather conditions. Employees must work and drive safely, wear company-provided personal protective equipment, follow company standards and procedures, and be able to work extended hours. This is a Department of Transportation-covered classification subject to random drug and alcohol screening. The employee will have a two-year commitment within the headquarters. The starting wage rate is $35.82 per hour and is subject to collectively bargained wage rates and increases. Utility Workers assist with construction, maintenance, and other semi-skilled work. With training and under direction, they may use hand and portable power tools and equipment, perform pipe wrapping, and carry out other non-precision work. When qualified, they may perform routine locate and mark, leak survey, pipe-to-soil reading, and atmospheric corrosion survey duties, with associated documentation. Other duties may include leak survey rechecks, traffic control, operating light-duty trucks and trailers, and taking appropriate action to make field conditions safe for gas pipeline operations and maintenance.

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).
Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 90 pounds.
Must pass the 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 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 work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, when required.
Must be able to travel and transfer to a new headquarters upon request anywhere in the PG&E service territory, with no guarantee of how long an assignment away from the base headquarters will last.
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.
The position is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

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 PG&E Leak Survey experience.
Graduation from a PowerPathway® Program.
Current or past work experience with PG&E and/or Hiring Hall.
Applicants who live within 30 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 the journeyman, crew lead, and/or supervisor.
Read and comply with required company standards and procedures.
Work in a team environment.
Assist with construction, maintenance, and other miscellaneous semi-skilled work.
With adequate training and under direction, use hand tools, portable power tools, pavement breakers, spaders, tampers, or compactors for work not requiring precision; perform pipe wrapping duties.
When qualified and working alone, perform routine production locate and mark duties, leak surveys, pipe-to-soil readings, and atmospheric corrosion surveys, and complete related documentation.
Perform rechecks in conjunction with production leak survey duties, as required.
Perform traffic control functions under the direction of a Gas Crew Leader, as required.
Maintain a commercial driver's license with a tank endorsement, as required.
When qualified, assess field situations and take necessary action within the scope of duties to make conditions safe for Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance Workgroup 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.
Complete the Utility Worker Training course during the first three weeks of employment.
Work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, when required.
Travel and transfer to a new headquarters anywhere in the PG&E service territory upon request.