Journey Lineworker Line of Progression

About the role

This position is a DOT 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.

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.
• Performs substation switching; installs and replaces switches, circuit protection equipment, insulators, meters and streetlights.
• Hangs and energizes transformers.
• Takes voltage readings.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• Minimum:
• 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

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

• Relocation AND Sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates

• Awards & Recognition: Eligible for Internal Referral Bonus of $5,000