Utility Worker - Gas Transmission & Distribution

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Fresno, CA

2d•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 is represented by IBEW Local 1245 and is subject to collective bargaining. Work is predominantly outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee must work and drive safely, be able to work extended hours, and wear company-provided personal protective equipment. This is a DOT-covered classification subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Employees are subject to a two-year commitment within their headquarters under the referenced Letter of Agreement. The starting wage rate is $35.82 per hour and is subject to collectively bargained wage rates and increases. The Utility Worker assists with construction, maintenance, and other semi-skilled work. With training and under direction, duties may include using hand or portable power tools and equipment, pipe wrapping, routine locate-and-mark and leak survey work when qualified, traffic control, and operating light-duty trucks and trailers. The role may require a commercial driver’s license with a tank endorsement. Qualified employees are expected to take appropriate action within their capabilities to assess conditions and make them 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).
Internal PG&E applicants 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 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 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 Day 1 of hire.
Must be able to work in all types of weather extremes.
Must be able to drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
Must be able to travel and transfer to a new headquarters upon request anywhere in PG&E’s service territory.
Must be able to work safely and comply with company standards and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction experience, such as underground utility work, trenching equipment, welding, carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting, farm or ranch hand work, and/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 a Hiring Hall.
Applicants living 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.
Pass the Post Offer Physical Assessment.
Contribute to Gas Safety Excellence goals by improving safety, reliability, and affordability for assigned asset families and life cycles.
Assist with construction, maintenance, and other miscellaneous semi-skilled work.
With adequate training and under direction of a Crew Leader, use hand tools, portable power tools, pavement breakers, spaders, tampers, or compactors for work not requiring precision; perform pipe wrapping duties.
When working alone and appropriately qualified, perform routine production locate-and-mark duties, routine production leak surveys, pipe-to-soil readings, and atmospheric corrosion surveys, and complete associated 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 if required.
When qualified, take necessary action consistent with capabilities to assess situations and make field conditions 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.
Work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, when required.
Travel and transfer to a new headquarters anywhere in PG&E’s service territory upon request; assignment duration away from the base headquarters is not guaranteed.