Requisition ID # 146296
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Gas Operations
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: Stockton
Department Overview
Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers.
Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E’s gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.
Job Summary
This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining.
The Apprentice Gas Technician works under the supervision of a Journeyman Gas Technician and is learning the trade that is involved in the installation of all types of measurements and control equipment in PG&E’s gas department. Duties include, but are not limited to, installing conduit, control piping, tubing, wiring, instruments, valves, and all related equipment. Position responsibilities include preparation, excavation, and fitting of under/above ground electric and gas lines.
Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. The individual must be able to drive safely, work extended hours, travel/transfer to new headquarter upon request at anytime, and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.
This is a GC position and individuals must be able to travel and transfer to a new headquarters upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home. This position may require you to report to GC M&C headquarters in Stockton, and/or other locations based on business needs.
• This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $58.02 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Responsibilities
• Uses hand tools and power tools to install, maintain and repair various types of gas and electrical equipment and devices
• Uses computer and hard-copy documents to receive job specific instructions
• Loads and unloads tools, materials and equipment to vehicle or storage areas
• Attends daily tailboard meetings
• Drives company car, pick-up, or utility body truck to assigned worksites
• Cleans and maintains test instruments, equipment, tools and protective equipment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days of hire
• Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
• Ability to drive in all weather and road conditions
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at anytime; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home
• Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Desired Qualifications:
• Completion of an apprenticeship in the instrumentation and controls, or electrical field
• Minimum of 1 year experience in construction
• Minimum of 1 year experience in instrumentation and controls
• Minimum of 1 year experience in electric field
• In an effort to better represent the communities we serve, additional consideration will be given to
candidates living within 50 miles of headquarters
Pre-Employment Testing
PG&E Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-employment testing program website.
- Apprentice Gas Technician Test
- Industrial Skills Test
- Physical Test Battery
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- Delivering for our hometowns
- Serving our planet
- Leading with love
Our Virtues capture “who” we need to be:
- Trustworthy
- Empathetic
- Curious
- Tenacious
- Nimble
- Owners
Our Stands are “what” we will achieve together:
- Everyone and everything is always safe
- Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
- It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
- A healthy environment and carbon-neutral energy system shall be the reality for all Californians
- Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors
More About Our Company
EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.
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