Substation Utility Worker General Construction
Pacific Gas And Electric Company
General construction worker performing utility tasks at electric substations.
23 days ago ago
$38
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Daly City, 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
load/unload
dig trenches
conduit installation
tool maintenance
construction work
housekeeping
- Load and unload equipment, material, job site debris and maintain housekeeping according to PG&E’s safety standards and procedures.
- Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner.
- Follow the direction of their journeyman and/or supervisor.
- Digging/installing conduit above/below ground
- Use and maintain various hand and power tools and equipment.
- Perform construction work in powerhouses and switch yards throughout the service territory.
What you bring
powerpathway
high school
class c
electrical troubleshooting
construction experience
teamwork
- Must be able to work with and/or around bodies of water
- Graduate from an approved PowerPathway® Program
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds over mountainous terrain, dams, canals and/or up stairways and ladders
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Relevant PG&E experience
- Must possess a High School diploma or GED
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays, and various work schedules
- Relevant Hiring Hall or Canus experience
- Must be able to receive and understand written and verbal instruction.
- Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
- Demonstrated experience with basic hand and power tools used in the commercial construction industry.
- To better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 15 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference.
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Ability to work around high voltage, energized and/or large mechanical rotating equipment
- Must have a good attitude and to be able to work in a team environment.
- Must be able to work in a confined space and in elevated areas
- 1-year relevant construction experience
- Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
- Must be able to perform work tasks from ladders, platforms, metal grating, scaffolds and/or ropes
- Must always work safely as defined by PG&E’s safety standards and procedures.
- Military experience
- Post-Offer Physical Assessment Utility Worker
- Ability to work in remote work locations with possible exposure to poison oak, snakes, spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ticks and rodents
- Must be able to read and comply with all required company standards and procedures.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire
- Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home
- Demonstrated experience with mechanical type work such as installation, fabrication, cabling, and/or assembly of equipment or machinery.
- Must be able to maneuver on steep and/or uneven terrain
- Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters
- Must work in a team environment.
- Physical Test Battery
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Interview process
- complete prerequisite tests before applying
- complete secondary tests before interview
- post‑offer physical assessment and work orientation inventory
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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.
- 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.
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.
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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