PG&E - Madera, CA
posted 2 months ago
The Journey Lineworker position at PG&E is a critical role within the Electric Transmission and Distribution department, responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to customers. This position involves working in various capacities, including Distribution and Transmission, General Construction, and Compliance Inspection. The Journey Lineworker will be engaged in building and maintaining electric power systems, as well as restoring electric service to commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential customers. The role requires a strong commitment to safety and adherence to regulations, as it is a DOT-covered classification subject to random drug and alcohol screening. The Journey Lineworker will be expected to perform a variety of tasks, including testing, framing, and setting poles, climbing poles, working in confined spaces, and splicing and terminating cables. The work is predominantly outdoors and requires the ability to drive safely, work extended hours, and travel to different job sites as needed. The position also involves the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and requires physical strength and stamina, as the job may involve lifting and carrying heavy materials and working at heights above 35 feet. In addition to the core responsibilities of a Journey Lineworker, the role may also include duties as a Compliance Inspector, which involves conducting visual inspections of electric poles and enclosures, performing diagnostic tests, and documenting findings. The Journey Lineworker will be part of a mobile workforce that may travel throughout PG&E's service territory, and they will be required to participate in ongoing training to achieve journey-level knowledge of their roles and responsibilities. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, with the starting rate set at $71.11 per hour, subject to collectively bargained wage rates and increases.