Traveling Utility Worker

Requisition ID # 164579

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Wheatland

Department Overview

The workers of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response.

The PG&E Repair Facility department provides tested and repaired Distribution Line Equipment and quality inspected and tested rubber protective equipment plus the evaluation and scrapping of used oil filled equipment. PG&E Repair Facility also dispatches Field Repair crews to assist Distribution Line crews with the trouble-shooting and repairs of Distribution Line equipment as well as Transmission/ Substation support.

Position Summary

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E.

The Traveling Utility Worker is an entry level position with advancement opportunities for motivated individuals who perform successfully. The individual will work under the general direction of a journey person or Shop Lead. Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. The individual must be able to drive safely, work extended hours, travel upon request at any time, and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.

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 $35.82 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

The work environment will vary and may include the following factors:

The successful candidate will possess and continue to develop the following skills:

Qualifications

Minimum:

Desired:

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.