Construction Operator-General Construction Gas

Requisition ID # 165180 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Gas Operations

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E's gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration and emergency response.  This position is within the In-Line Inspection department which supports the cleaning and inspection of transmission lines for the whole gas transmission territory.

Position Summary

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has years of experience representing employees at PG&E and is subject to collective bargaining.

The Construction Operator- GC position is an intermediate position within the Gas Transmission & Distribution General Construction team advancement opportunities for motivated individuals who perform successfully. Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions and highly physical position involved in supporting SCADA construction. 

Due to supporting inspection and cleaning of pipelines employee will be required to complete hazmat training, respirator fit up and obtain heavy equipment certifications.  Work requires a significant mobility, working safely around large equipment and above ground piping, operating pneumatic, hydraulic, and battery-operated tools, and extensive travel to support projects.

 The position is a General Construction position, and individuals must be able to travel and transfer to a new headquarters upon request at any time; throughout the entire PG&E service territory with no guarantees as to how long you will be away from home. The individual must be able to drive safely, work extended hours; travel 100% of the time, and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.  The position may be in various locations throughout the PG&E service territory which cover all the regions.

This position is headquartered in Oakland but will be subject to travel per General Construction supporting the entire PG&E service territory.

This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $53.42 per hour.  This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• When working as a part of a crew, performs carpenter work such as simple form work, scaffolds, and other simple sawing and nailing of lumber 5

 • When working as a part of a crew, performs plastic fusion such as socket joints, service tees and saddle connections on plastic pipe up to and including 4” in diameter. (Street Fitter classification shall be used when butt fusing or working alone)

 • When working as a part of a crew, performs miscellaneous pipe fitting on service connections/alterations. Such work is limited to threaded pipe under two-inch diameter, length of pipe and fittings not to exceed five feet in length including fitting(s) where the installation is a single domestic meter set without a manifold. (Where the installation requires pipe size of two inch or larger, length including fitting(s) exceeds five feet, number of meters exceed one, or a manifold is required, the Street Fitter classification shall be used)

 • DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency

• Per Letter of Agreement 24-07 required to operate the following equipment and others based on business needs: • Earthworm • Gas/electric hoist up to 15 HP • Concrete Mixers 1/2 cu. yd. and under

• Concrete saws

• Tractor, Pneumatic Tired Loader, less than 1 1/2 cu. yds. with or without   scrapper

• Tugger Air Hoist

• Air compressor up to 1000 C.F.M.

• Riding roller, self-propelled • Street Sweeper, self-propelled, small

• Small Snow Cat

• Two-axle truck of 12,000 lb. GVW or over • Small tiller type tractor or similar hauling unit, 30 HP and under

 • Industrial material handling truck or tractor including lift and towing

• Pump tender

Qualifications

Minimum

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License Permit (or higher) by day one of hire
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by day one of hire
• Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Desired

• 2 years of Utility worker or general construction experience
• Knowledge of gas standards and specifications
• Experience in hydrovac operating.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others and follow directions.
• Current or past work experience with PG&E and/or Hiring Hall, job related
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• 2 years of experience in operating miscellaneous construction equipment and vehicles