Hydro Utility Worker - GC
 PG&E | |
remote work
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 United States, California, Chico | |
 Nov 06, 2025 | |
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Requisition ID# 168508 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Operations - Other Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Chico Department Overview Power Generation's Project Execution Group is responsible for providing project management, major engineering designs and construction services for PG&E's hydro power generation facilities. Our mission is to complete projects safely, on time, within budget and also to support Operations & Maintenance with troubleshooting and emergency response. (PG&E operates the largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation). The Construction Department provides a diverse and flexible workforce to safely construct, maintain and inspect all of PG&E's Hydro Electric system. Within Hydro Construction there are three major work groups: 1. Civil - Made up of Working Foremen, Carpenters, Heavy Equipment Operators Water System Repairmen and Welders Job 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. We are looking for individuals with basic experience or training in any or all of the following: carpentry, equipment operations, welding work, general construction knowledge and/or physical labor work experience. Duties will vary, but could include operation of hand and power tools,. Utility Worker-GC could assist journeyman carpenters, welders and heavy equipment operators with the following duties: digging trenches, tying rebar, grinding, concrete pours, brushing (trim trees and bushes) for access, jackhammer operation, drilling, loading and unloading material/equipment and various construction maintenance type activities. The work areas for Hydro Construction encompass the California Foothills and Sierra Nevada Mountain areas. The Utility Worker-GC works in variety of environments including remote locations, elevated heights, confined spaces and around bodies of water. Workers may be exposed to poison oak, snakes, spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ticks and rodents. The Utility Worker- GC 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. PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time ofthe job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individualwill be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications,experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity. Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the starting hourly rate range for this position is $38.74 to $51.86, subject to collectively bargained wage increases. Responsibilities -Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner -Load and unload equipment, material, job site debris and maintain housekeeping according to PG&E's safety standards and procedures -Perform construction work in powerhouses and switch yards throughout the service territory. -Use and maintain various hand and power tools and equipment -Follow the direction of their journeyman and/or supervisor at all times -Must be able to read and comply with all required company standards and procedures -Must work in a team environment -Must work safely at all times as defined by PG&E's safety standards and procedures Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
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Pre-Employment Testing PG&E Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-employment testing program website.
Hiring Leader Name: Christian Eugene Baxter Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status,medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job. | |