Equipment Mechanic

Position Summary

This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining. An Equipment Mechanic is a journey-level position. Equipment Mechanics are professional mechanics with a solid knowledge and background in a wide variety of mechanical skills. Skills include, but are not limited to, equipment service and repair of mobile hydraulics, aerial hydraulics, OSHA boom inspections, CHP BIT Inspections, air brakes, electrical and electronic systems, diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment. Equipment Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance, inspection and repair of company owned utility-related equipment. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnostics: Conducts visual, auditory and operational inspection of vehicles and equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems for repair; identifies problem causes; researches problems via repair manuals, schematics, OEM's, service bulletins and other mechanics as needed
• Repairs/Rebuilds Vehicles & Components: Uses hand tools and power tools to disassemble, access and re- assemble equipment or components; removes and replaces broken or worn parts (such as cylinders, brakes and gaskets); performs tune-ups and electrical repairs
• Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance and inspections as required on all types of mobile equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum: Record of at least 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License Permit and valid DMV Medical Card by Day 1 of hire
• 4 or more years of proven experience as a certified Journey-level Mechanic working with light, medium and/or heavy-duty equipment service and repair
• Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
• Work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds a minimum of one time a day
• Capable of climbing on, under and around equipment
• Physically able to kneel, squat or crawl as needed
• Desired Experience:
• with Air brakes, 1 year
• with Hydraulics, 1 year
• with Heavy-duty diesel equipment and/or vehicles
• Regulated inspections such as Cal OSHA Boom Inspections and CHP BIT Inspections
• Vehicle electrical systems and electronic computer-controlled systems
• Demonstrated experience with welding and fabricating
• Demonstrated experience with reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints

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.