Journey Lineworker Line of Progression

About the role

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. We are hiring qualified Journey-level Lineworkers to work throughout our service territory in Distribution and Transmission, Division and General Construction positions, as well as Compliance Inspectors. Open positions are predominantly in California’s North Coast and Bay Area, however additional locations and classifications could become available at any time based on changing business needs. Please note that Transmission T-200 positions require a 2-year commitment to the Transmission Department per LOA 22-18 and T-200 and T-300 positions in De Anza, Peninsula, San Francisco and San Jose require a 3-year commitment per LOA 22-06.

Responsibilities

• Journey Lineworker
• 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.
• Hangs and energizes transformers.
• Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.
• 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.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
• 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.
• Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training.
• Provides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice lineworkers.
• Compliance Inspector
• Receives and reviews work assignments and routes; plans routes, checks directions and locations; obtains vehicle safety inspection.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Use 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.

Requirements

• 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 service territory

Qualifications

• 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 possess 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 service territory

Skills

• 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 service territory

Benefits

• Healthcare: Low-Cost Medical, Dental Coverage & Free Vision. Up to $2,500 in your Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) Matching up to 8% AND Cash Balance Pension (no cost to you)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours Vacation
• Flex-time: 80 Hours Sick Time
• Compensation: Earn between $73.78 - 77.47 per hour + OVERTIME
• 10-25% Pay Premium in select Bay Area locations
• Relocation AND Sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates

Pay

The starting wage rate for this position is $73.78 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.

Schedule

Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. Lineworkers must be able to drive safely, work extended hours; travel/transfer to new headquarter upon request at any time (General Construction Positions), and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.