Transmission Underground Troubleshooter

Requisition ID # 168207 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Daly City

Department Overview

The workers of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response.

Position Summary

This classification is represented by IBEW Local 1245 and is subject to collective bargaining.

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

This position may be subject to Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC) review and approval. Please note that this position requires a 3-year commitment and may provide a pay premium and additional incentives per LA 22-06 and subject to change due to collective bargaining.

Must have the craft qualifications of a Cable Splicer or Lineworker. A Transmission Underground Troubleshooter is a coworker who patrols and inspects underground transmission lines. This may include all forms of underground patrolling and performs any underground line work in connection with the maintenance, operation, and construction of underground transmission lines. May be required to perform switching, line structure maintenance, minor repairs/replacement of hardware, and reinsulating.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $70.02 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Patrols and inspects underground transmission lines.
• Performs any underground line work in connection with maintenance, operation and construction of underground transmission lines.
• Must have adequate oral and written skills to communicate clearly with customers, property owners, and others.
• Must be capable of performing transmission live line work. Performing live line work is only that work limited to inspection of energized lines.
• Must be able to properly assess the urgency of a problem for correction.
• May be required to travel and stay away from home.
• Switching shall be limited to that normally performed by a Troubleshooter.
• May work alone, however, in all instances when working in confined spaces, manholes, etc., must work with a Helper or assistant.
• The primary duties of this classification will be transmission work. May assist, be part of, or direct a crew doing transmission work.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned cable splicer or lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored cable splicer or lineworker apprenticeship
• Must possess and maintain 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

• Competency in developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Competency in planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Ability to perform transmission live line work with energized lines in a safe manner needed to perform at the job level

• Experience in reading electronic circuit maps, schematic diagrams, troubleshooting and technical diagrams
• Able to lift 100 pounds below waist and 50 pounds above shoulders
• Able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Able to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions
• Able to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Able to travel to job sites as necessary
• Must be able to successfully complete company-provided training in a timely manner
• If hired as Provisional, must complete the provisional training plan within one year from hire date

Desired:

• 4 years of journey level experience in a high voltage – 12 kv and above, electric construction role (e.g. Journey Level Cable Splicer, Cableman or Inspector, Lineworker, Compliance Inspector)
• Live within 90 minutes of headquarters due to emergency and urgent requests
• Familiarity with underground network systems, including experience with lead cable
• Substation and/or electrical maintenance experience
• Class A California Driver's License with Hazardous Material Endorsement
• Familiarity with Transmission Underground Systems, e.g.  basic construction and maintenance principles
• Basic computer and mobile device 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.

• Physical Test Battery