Department Overview
The Transportation Services Fleet Department at PG&E is the premier provider of service and repair of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment throughout the PG&E service territory.
Position Summary
This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining.
An Equipment Mechanic is a journey-level position. Equipment Mechanics are professional mechanics with a solid knowledge and background in a wide variety of mechanical skills. Skills include, but are not limited to, equipment service and repair of mobile hydraulics, aerial hydraulics, OSHA boom inspections, CHP BIT Inspections, air brakes, electrical and electronic systems, diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment. Equipment Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance, inspection and repair of company owned utility-related equipment.
This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
Job Responsibilities
- Diagnostics: Conducts visual, auditory and operational inspection of vehicles and equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems for repair; identifies problem causes; researches problems via repair manuals, schematics, OEM's, service bulletins and other mechanics as needed
- Repairs/Rebuilds Vehicles & Components: Uses hand tools and power tools to disassemble, access and re-assemble equipment or components; removes and replaces broken or worn parts (such as cylinders, brakes and gaskets); performs tune-ups and electrical repairs
- Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance and inspections as required on all types of mobile equipment
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
- 4 or more years' experience as a certified Journey-level Mechanic working with light, medium and/or heavy-duty equipment service and repair
- Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
- Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
- Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc)
- Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds a minimum of one time a day
- Must be capable of climbing on, under and around equipment.
- Must be capable of bending and twisting using proper safety techniques.
- Must be physically able to kneel, squat or crawl as needed.
- Must have own tools and tool box.
Internal PG&E Employees:
- Must have qualified on Physical Test Battery (PTB) exam, Industrial Skills Test (IST) and Work Orientation Inventory Driving (WOIPT_D) prior to applying.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire
External and Hiring Hall Candidates:
- Must qualify on Physical Test Battery (PTB) exam, Industrial Skills Test (IST) and Work Orientation Inventory Driving (WOIPT_D) prior to interviewing.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License Permit by Day 1 of hire
- Must possess and maintain a valid DMV Medical Card by Day 1 of hire
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
77 Beale St
San Francisco
California United States
www.pge.com
