Gas Service Technician: Emergency Response & Installations

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks a Gas Service Representative in San Carlos. You respond to gas emergencies, perform safety checks and service customer-owned gas appliances, often in confined spaces.

The job requires strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work various shifts and weather conditions. This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented position under a collective bargaining agreement, with wage ranges set by the agreement and random drug and alcohol testing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
• 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).
• Record of 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 which can be accessed safely) to protect life and property.
• 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 their regular work.
• Performs turn-ons or shut-offs up to 2 lbs.
• DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks a Gas Service Representative in San Carlos. You respond to gas emergencies, perform safety checks and service customer-owned gas appliances, often in confined spaces.

The job requires strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work various shifts and weather conditions. This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented position under a collective bargaining agreement, with wage ranges set by the agreement and random drug and alcohol testing.