Journey Lineworker Line of Progression

About the role

The Journey Lineworker Line of Progression at PG&E is responsible for building and maintaining electric power systems and restoring electric service to customers. The position is DOT-covered and requires a federal or state sanctioned apprenticeship or union-sponsored apprenticeship.

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.
• Climbs 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 provide back-up relief in temporary absence of Crew Lead; direct work to other crewmembers and act as a leader.
• Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training.
• Provides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration and assistance to apprentice lineworkers.

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.
• Valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• 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 PG&E 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.
• Valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• 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 PG&E 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 PG&E 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.

Pay

• This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $73.78 per hour.

Schedule

• Work predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions.