Job Description

Department Overview

Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. As a whole, 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.

Position Summary

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 60 years of experience representing employees at PG&E and is subject to collective bargaining.

An employee who operates cranes and all trenching equipment regardless of HP ratings, loaders, dozers, breakers, pavement cutters and grinders, compactors, directional bore equipment, and truck mounted vacuum equipment. Makes minor repairs to such equipment; performs such other work in lower classifications as may become necessary.

When not operating equipment and if operator qualified, may work alone or with an assistant performing such work as patrolling and locating pipelines, repairing pipe wrapping damage, repairing minor leaks found on routine leak surveys, and lubricating and repacking valves. Performs such other work in lower classifications as may become necessary.

May work under the direction of a qualified employee in a higher classification performing excavation, trenching and installation of underground gas and electric facilities, May include setting of poles and pulling of cable in conduit if special training has been provided. Will not be required to operate a line truck. Cable pulling is limited to all secondary and primary 110 and smaller cables in runs of 500 feet or less and cable tension not to exceed 1000 pounds. Field training on cable pulling will be conducted in accordance with Letter Agreement 94-95.

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

Job Responsibilities

* Repairs damaged pipe wrap
* Repairs minor leaks found on routine leak surveys
* Operates cranes and all trenching equipment regardless of HP ratings, loaders, dozers, breakers, pavement cutters and grinders, compactors, directional bore equipment, and truck mounted vacuum equipment.
* DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience

Must possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License Permit by Day 1 of hire
Must possess and maintain a valid DMV Medical Card by Day 1 of hire

Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Desired Qualifications:
Current California Crane Certification

Valid Class A license
Backhoe Operator Certified

Experience with heavy duty equipment

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.

* Physical Test Battery
* Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving