Journey Lineworker Line of Progression

About the role

This posting is to collect applications for the Journey-level Lineworker Line of Progression including Journey-level Lineworkers and Compliance Inspectors. Check out our PG&ELineworker Careers page for information about our locations, benefits as well as other useful information!

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.
• Lifts, pulls and carries insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites.
• 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.
• Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.
• Hangs and energizes transformers.
• Takes voltage readings.
• 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.
• 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, crawl or squat 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.
• Performs detailed paper work, documenting work performed, to record site locations, findings, identified problems, proposed solutions, and estimated time frames.
• Keeps 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.

Qualifications

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored lineworker apprenticeship.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• A valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• A passed 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.
• Ability 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.
• 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.
• Experienced in transmission and distribution work, underground and numerous voltages.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills.

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.