Journey Lineworker Line of Progression

$147,909 - $147,909/Yr

PG&E - Grass Valley, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Grass Valley, CA

501-1,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Journey Lineworker position at PG&E involves building and maintaining electric power systems, ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to customers. This role includes responsibilities in both Distribution and Transmission, as well as General Construction positions. The position requires a commitment to safety and compliance, with a focus on emergency restoration and maintenance of high voltage electrical facilities. The Journey Lineworker will work outdoors in various weather conditions and may be required to travel throughout PG&E's service territory.

Responsibilities

• Travels to various job locations within geographical assigned region for General Construction.
• Reviews job work requirements and provides input regarding work for the day.
• Loads and unloads tools, materials, and supplies into and out of vehicles at crew headquarters and job site.
• Lifts, pulls, and carries insulators, cross-arms, equipment, tools, grounds, dampers, and other materials to and from job sites.
• Climbs poles using boot hooks or aerial lift.
• Tests, frames, sets, and/or anchors poles; strings electric power lines and installs cross-arms.
• Performs substation switching; installs and replaces switches, circuit protection equipment, insulators, meters, and streetlights.
• Hangs and energizes transformers; takes voltage readings.
• Troubleshoots problems and determines extent of repairs on primary and secondary overhead or underground dead legs.
• Sets and installs underground structures, locates, pulls, removes, splices, or terminates cables.
• Operates hydraulic equipment including drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack, and bucket truck once certified.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections and may drive a Class A vehicle to and from job sites.
• Provides on-the-job training, orientation, demonstration, and assistance to apprentice lineworkers.

Requirements

• Completion of a federal or state sanctioned lineworker apprenticeship with approved supporting documentation and/or union or union-affiliated sponsored lineworker apprenticeship.
• Possession of a valid California Class A driving permit by the first day of employment.
• Passed a California DMV medical exam by the first day of employment.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work and drive in all types of weather and road conditions.
• Capable of working extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of Journey Lineworker experience if an outside line apprenticeship was completed.
• Completion of Lineworker apprenticeship from a Utility preferred.
• Utility Journey Lineworker experience preferred.
• Experienced in rubber gloving and hot stick procedures.
• Experience in transmission and distribution work, underground and numerous voltages.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Company vehicle for work-related travel.
• Competitive hourly wage starting at $71.11 per hour, subject to collective bargaining agreements.