Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 1 day ago
Journey Lineworker Line of Progression
Eureka, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73.78/hr - $73.78/hr
2+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking qualified Journey-level Lineworkers to work throughout their service territory in Distribution and Transmission, Division and General Construction positions. The role involves building and maintaining electric power systems and restoring electric service to various customers, while also conducting inspections as Compliance Inspectors.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Travels to various job locations within geographical assigned region (for General Construction)
Reviews job work requirements and provides input regarding work for the day
Loads and unloads tools, materials and supplies into and out of vehicles at crew headquarters and job site
Lifts, pulls and carries insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites
Loads and unloads tools, materials, and equipment off of hand lines while standing on elevated structures that include: Wood poles and insulated work platforms
Climb poles using boot hooks or aerial lift
Tests, frames; sets and/or anchors poles; strings electric power lines and install cross-arms
Performs substation switching; installs and replaces switches, circuit protection equipment, insulators, meters and streetlights
Hangs and energizes transformers
Take voltage readings
Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs
Work will include the use of hand and power tools; digging holes by hand for pole installation; climbing ladders, poles, embankments and towers; working at heights above 35’ on poles and in aerial lifts; setting grounds; working with live circuits; and working in trenches, manholes and confined spaces
Sets and installs underground structures, locates, pulls, removes, splices or terminates cables
Installs and replaces equipment, meters and streetlights
Operates hydraulic equipment including: drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack and bucket truck once certified
Operates lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms
Operates forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies
Travels by vehicle, motor boat or off-road utility vehicle (OUV) to access job sites
May drive a Class A vehicle (i.e. bucket truck and line truck) to and from the job site. May drive a company pickup truck or passenger vehicle to job sites and work locations, meetings and training and will may use vehicle to go to vendor locations and pick up or deliver supplies and materials
Conducts daily vehicle inspections
Journey Lineworker may provide back-up relief in temporary absence of Crew Lead; direct work to other crewmembers and act as a leader
Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training
Provides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice lineworkers
Receives and reviews work assignments and routes; plans routes, checks directions and locations; obtains vehicle safety inspection
Drives company vehicle on designated inspections route and /or to offsite training. Fuels vehicle at designated fueling stations as needed
Inspects the condition of overhead and underground distribution facilities which includes manholes and vaults which require ladder climbing and an environment with tight spaces
Walks, climbs, bend, kneel, crawls or squats to access structures and equipment
Lifts metal cabinet doors
Unlocks / re-locks gates, doors, enclosures and manholes, as needed
Uses hand and power tools to open access panels, lift manhole covers, remove or secure damaged equipment; remove broken parts or debris; make minor repairs to gain access
Uses metal detectors to locate buried facilities; infrared sensor to determine status of underground connections
Communicates in person, by phone and by radio with supervisors/public officials, customers and other departments regarding findings, identified problems, proposed solutions, and estimated time frames and to gain access, as needed
Perform detailed paper work, documenting work performed, to record site locations, findings, identified problems, proposed solutions, and estimated time frames
Keep records for equipment repairs and replacements
Uses log sheets to write up maintenance tags and describe findings in field for entry into database
Attends daily / regularly schedule tailboard meetings or communicates with supervisor to learn safety guidelines / potential hazards in compliance with Utility standard
Utilize hand held computers and Global positioning systems (GPS)
Use digital cameras to document field conditions
Perform journey level line work and minor repairs that can be safely performed without help (e. g. remove low pole steps, repair broken ground moldings, repair high voltage signs and other PG&E identifiers on underground enclosures, remove / repair bolts on lids and locking devices on pad mounted equipment)
Work as part of a construction crew, as needed
Qualification
Required
Completion of a federal or state sanctioned lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored lineworker apprenticeship
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Must possessed a valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment
Must have passed a California DMV medical exam by first day of employment
Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
Capable to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory
If hired as Provisional, must complete the provisional training plan within one year from hire date
Preferred
2 years of Journey Lineworker experience if an outside line apprenticeship was completed
Completion of Lineworker apprenticeship from a Utility preferred
Utility Journey Lineworker experience preferred
Experienced in rubber gloving and hot stick procedures
Experience in transmission and distribution work, underground and numerous voltages
Effective team player with strong communication skills
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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