Gas Service Technician - Field & Safety

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Cupertino is seeking a Gas Service Representative to respond to gas emergencies, perform safety checks, and service customer-owned gas appliances. This IBEW Local 1245 represented position is subject to collective bargaining and may require shift work, weekends, and overtime.

The role involves working in confined spaces, DOT classification, and adherence to safety protocols.

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 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

Skills

Safety focus

Customer service

Mechanical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Cupertino is seeking a Gas Service Representative to respond to gas emergencies, perform safety checks, and service customer-owned gas appliances. This IBEW Local 1245 represented position is subject to collective bargaining and may require shift work, weekends, and overtime.

The role involves working in confined spaces, DOT classification, and adherence to safety protocols.