Gas Service Pro: Emergency & Field Technician

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks a Gas Service Representative (GSR) to respond to gas emergencies and conduct safety checks on customer-owned appliances. This role is housed in the Gas Service department and supports residential and small commercial customers.

The position is within an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification and may require shift work, weekends, overtime, and PPE use in confined spaces. DOT screening applies as part of the job process.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Ability to work in all weather extremes
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
• Must wear company-provided PPE
• Residence within 30 minutes of job or headquarters
• Ability to work shift schedule

Responsibilities

• Affixes approved dead end fittings to squeezed-off plastic services.
• Conducts leak survey work.
• Connects and disconnects services at the weather head on new business accounts, including panel upgrades.
• Performs installation and alteration of all domestic and commercial gas meter and regulator sets and equipment.
• Squeezes off (pinch-off) ruptured plastic services which are visible and accessible.
• Grades leaks for customer-generated tags.
• Handles single-phase complete outs and voltage complaints high or low, and flickering lights.
• Performs gas appliance parts replacement in conjunction with regular work.
• Performs turn-ons or shut-offs up to 2 lbs.
• DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer focus

Mechanical skills

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks a Gas Service Representative (GSR) to respond to gas emergencies and conduct safety checks on customer-owned appliances. This role is housed in the Gas Service department and supports residential and small commercial customers.

The position is within an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification and may require shift work, weekends, overtime, and PPE use in confined spaces. DOT screening applies as part of the job process.