Journey Lineworker Line of Progression

$147,909 - $147,909/Yr

PG&E - Madera, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Madera, CA

Utilities

About the position

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.

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.
• Loads and unloads tools, materials, and equipment off of hand lines while standing on elevated structures that include: Wood poles and insulated work platforms.
• Climbs poles using boot hooks or aerial lift.
• Tests, frames; sets and/or anchors poles; strings electric power lines and install 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.
• Works with hand and power tools; digs holes by hand for pole installation; climbs ladders, poles, embankments and towers; works at heights above 35' on poles and in aerial lifts; sets grounds; works with live circuits; and works in trenches, manholes and confined spaces.
• Sets and installs underground structures, locates, pulls, removes, splices or terminates cables.
• Installs and replaces equipment, meters and streetlights.
• Operates hydraulic equipment including: drills, boom truck, digger, pole tamper, hydraulic jack and bucket truck once certified.
• Operates lift equipment such as aerial lifts and line truck booms.
• Operates forklift to load and unload work materials and supplies.
• Travels by vehicle, motor boat or off-road utility vehicle (OUV) to access job sites.
• May drive a Class A vehicle (i.e. bucket truck and line truck) to and from the job site.
• Conducts daily vehicle inspections.
• May provide back-up relief in temporary absence of Crew Lead; direct work to other crewmembers and act as a leader.
• Must attend all mandated OSHA and company training.
• 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.
• Must possess a valid California Class A driving permit by first day of employment.
• Must have passed a California DMV medical exam by first day of employment.
• Must be 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 to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory.
• If hired as Provisional, must complete the provisional training plan within one year from hire date.
• Successful candidates must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen, background check, Post Offer Physical (POPA).

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