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Gas Service Representative

Pacific Gas And Electric Company

The Role

Overview

Respond to gas emergencies, service appliances, and install/maintain gas meters.

Key Responsibilities

  • service connect
  • panel upgrade
  • voltage fault
  • gas appliance
  • leak survey
  • meter installation

Tasks

-Connects and disconnects services at the weather head on new business accounts, including panel upgrades. -Handles single-phase complete outs and voltage complaints high or low, and flickering lights. -Performs gas appliance parts replacement in conjunction with their regular work. -Performs turn-ons or shut-offs up to 2 lbs. -Conducts leak survey work. -Grades leaks for customer-generated tags. -Squeezes off (pinch-off) ruptured plastic services which are visible (and which can be accessed safely) to protect life and property. -Performs installation and alteration of all domestic and commercial gas meter and regulator sets and equipment.

Requirements

  • safe driving
  • construction
  • ppe
  • high school
  • driver’s license
  • power pathway

What You Bring

-Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions -Experience in construction, plumbing, or basic electrical skills -Current or previous Hiring Hall employee -Must be at least 18 years of age -Record of Residence within 30 minutes of job or headquarters -Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience -Current or previous PG&E employee -Affixes approved dead end fittings to squeezed-off plastic services. -Ability to work in all types of weather extremes -Ability to work shift schedule -Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays -Graduate from the Bridge to Utility Worker Power Pathway Program -Must possess a valid California Driver’s License

The Company

About Pacific Gas And Electric Company

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Utility

Natural Gas

Residential

Commercial

Infrastructure

Energy

Safety

Reliability

Grid Modernization

Grid Optimization

Emergency Preparedness

Utility Technology

Distributed Energy Resources

Transmission

Distribution

Substation Automation

Smart Monitoring

Digital Substation

Emergency Management

Mobile Technology

Renewable Energy

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Interview Process

-complete prerequisite pre‑employment tests before submitting an application. -pass secondary tests before the interview. -industrial skills test. -physical test battery. -work orientation inventory – physical/technical driving. -post‑offer physical assessment.

Security Clearance

-random drug and/or alcohol screening.