Electric Line Assistant

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Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Provides electricity and natural gas to millions in Northern and Central California.
Assist journeymen in overhead/underground line construction, maintenance and related tasks.
3 days ago ago
$35
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Stockton, CA
Field
Company Size
24,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Utility Infrastructure
Power Generation
Electric Transmission
Electric Distribution
Gas Transmission
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Natural Gas
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Energy
Safety
Reliability
Role
What you would be doing
truck driving
hydraulic equipment
field clerical
pole setting
ground work
traffic control
  • Drive a truck and maneuver it at the job site as required in connection with the maintenance, construction and operation of overhead and underground electrical facilities
  • Operate hydraulic equipment, including tamper, ground rod driver and spade, as well as line truck, digger derrick, crane and forklift
  • Work may include the use of a computer to complete field clerical duties
  • Assists crew in removing facilities, preparing cable for pulling, climbing ladders, working in trenches, framing poles and building cross arms
  • Setting and anchoring poles as well as setting and installing overhead structures
  • Assist with ground work, perform traffic control work, maintain tools and material on the truck in good order and drive all-terrain vehicles
What you bring
class a
class c
mechanical
military
construction
high school
  • Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
  • To better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference
  • Must obtain a California Class A permit within 3 months of hire and a Class A Driver’s License within 6 months of hire
  • California Class A Driver’s License
  • Post-Offer Physical Assessment Lineworkers
  • Must be willing to work flexible shifts with extended hours
  • Military experience
  • Mechanical experience
  • Must have ability to lift 50 pounds to waist at least one time a day
  • Must possess and maintain a California Class C Driver’s License by first day of employment
  • Graduate of the Cypress Mandela Construction Apprentice program, or other physical trade program
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Graduate of a PG&E PowerPathway Program
  • Experience in construction
  • Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Must possess a High School diploma or GED
  • Completion of various skilled trade courses
  • Relevant Hiring Hall Experience
Benefits
  • Physical Test Battery
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
  • complete prerequisite pre‑employment tests before applying
  • pass secondary exams prior to interviewing
  • undergo physical test battery and post‑offer physical assessment
  • complete work orientation inventory (physical/technical driving)
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
  • position may be dot‑covered and subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening
Company
Overview
1905
Year Founded
The company was established in 1905, marking its long-standing presence in the energy sector.
16M
People Served
The company provides energy services to over 16 million individuals across Northern and Central California.
  • Focus on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and natural gas to a diverse customer base.
  • Operations span from energy generation, transmission, and distribution to customer service and renewable energy solutions.
  • Heavily involved in the development of green energy sources, including solar and wind power.
  • Maintains a key role in maintaining the region’s energy grid and supporting sustainable growth.
  • Pioneered energy efficiency programs to help reduce consumption and minimize costs for customers.
  • Recognized for innovation in grid modernization and integration of clean energy into California’s power mix.
  • Faced challenges, including natural disasters like wildfires, which have shaped its operations and future strategies.
  • Remains a cornerstone of California's energy sector, continuously working to improve and modernize the grid.
Culture + Values
  • Safety is prioritized above all.
  • Accountability is expected of everyone.
  • Integrity, transparency, and humility guide actions.
  • Customer service is a primary focus.
  • Change, innovation, and continuous improvement are embraced.
  • Diversity and inclusion are valued.
  • Communication involves speaking up, listening, and following through.
  • Success is achieved through collaboration and partnership.
  • Teamwork and unity are emphasized.
Environment + Sustainability
100% GHG-Free
Electricity Supply
Delivering entirely greenhouse gas-free electricity in 2023.
3M EVs
Electric Vehicle Fueling
Aim to fuel 3 million electric vehicles annually by 2030.
58M CO2
CO2 Reduction Target
Expected reduction in CO2 emissions from electric vehicle use by 2030.
2,100 MW
Battery Storage
Total battery storage deployed as of April 2024.
  • Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
  • Aiming for a 70% renewable energy power mix by 2030.
  • Planning to blend 15% renewable natural gas in pipelines by 2030.
  • Targeting 48 million metric tons of lifecycle emissions reductions via efficiency and electrification by 2030.
  • Committed to becoming climate-positive by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
18-year streak
Corporate Equality Index
Consistently achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 18 consecutive years.
Nine-year 100%
Disability Equality Index
Maintained a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index for nine consecutive years.
26% women
Workforce composition
Approximately 26% of the workforce are women among ~28,000 employees.
50% minorities
Diverse workforce
Over half of the workforce identifies as a minority.
  • Middle management: 34% women; senior management: 42% women; executive officers: 50% women.
  • Employee resource groups: 11 groups supporting diverse communities including Women, LGBTQ+, veterans, disabilities.
  • Annual DEI awards and partnerships with Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Out & Equal.
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