Transmission and Distribution Equipment Operator (IBEW)
About the role
The Transmission and Distribution Equipment Operator-Division (Electric) operates, maintains, and drives utility equipment such as line trucks, bucket trucks or cranes, for the purpose of installation, maintenance, and reconstruction of electric facilities. Also handling materials associated with such work. Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. The individual must be able to drive safely, work extended hours and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
Responsibilities
- Operates a Dozer smaller than D-4 or equivalent, with or without a side boom or equipment
- Operates a Rough terrain crane (Grove, Drott, Pettibone), up to and including 5 ton
- Operates a Loader P.T., 1 1/2 thru 3 cu. yds., without sideboom
- Operates a Crane swing, self-propelled, up to and including 5 ton
- Operates a Hydrauger, Gas/electric hoist, Motor Patrol less than 115 HP (when not grading to stake or grade)
- Operates a Trencher Boom Type, Concrete Pump, Tensioners and Puller, Large Snow Cats, Drill Liner, self-propelled air track or equivalent, Cross Country Vehicles and Flume washer
- Operates a three-axle truck, truck with derrick and special body, boom truck without a personnel bucket under 10 tons
- Operates a transports truck and trailer engaged in loading, transporting, and unloading heavy construction equipment throughout a geographic area or the company system
- Sets and removes poles in close proximity to energized primary
- Retains knowledge and learns new skills such as framing, construction standards and work procedures
- Supports crew daily in all aspects of underground and overhead electric line construction operations and maintenance
- Takes order and follows directions
Requirements
- Must possess a High School diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver’s License Permit by Day 1 of hire
- Must possess and maintain a valid DMV Medical Card by Day 1 of hire
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
- Must be able to lift heavy loads of up to 100 pounds, utilizing ergonomic principles at least one time a day
- Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Qualifications
- Mechanical background
- Familiar with trucks and components
- Ability to read gauges and load charts
- Crane certification
- Forklift certified
- Line crew experience
- Dozer experience, heavy equipment
- Relevant construction experience
- Ability to read and interpret job prints and instructions
- Experience operating miscellaneous equipment such as drills, chainsaws, trucks, trackers, etc.
- Applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference
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.
- Physical Test Battery
- Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving