Equipment Mechanic
About the role
The Fleet Maintenance Department is part of PG&E’s Transportation Services Department, operating out of six areas across the PG&E service territory. The department provides vehicle maintenance and service for PG&E‑owned and leased vehicles and equipment. This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification with over 100 years of representing PG&E employees, subject to collective bargaining. An Equipment Mechanic is a journey‑level position requiring professional mechanical skills, including equipment service and repair of mobile hydraulics, aerial hydraulics, OSHA boom inspections, CHP BIT Inspections, air brakes, electrical and electronic systems, and diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment. Equipment Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of company‑owned utility‑related equipment. The position is a DOT‑covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Positions are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, specifically Richmond.
- Equipment service and repair of mobile hydraulics
- Equipment service and repair of aerial hydraulics
- OSHA boom inspections
- CHP BIT Inspections
- Air brakes
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment
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, OEMs, service bulletins, and other mechanics as needed.
- Repairs/Rebuilds Vehicles & Components: Uses hand 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: Performs preventative maintenance and inspections as required on all types of mobile equipment.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Valid Class A California Driver’s License and valid DMV Medical Card by day 1 of hire
- Four 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
- 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 per day