Traffic Control Flagger

PG&E; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E is seeking an entry-level General Construction worker for the Energy Delivery, Gas Transmission & Distribution team in Bakersfield. The role focuses on implementing traffic control plans, sweeping sites, and supporting 911 standby duties in various weather conditions.

This DOT-classified position includes random drug and/or alcohol screening and potential travel within PG&E service territory. The job starts with an hourly wage of 28.05 USD and is subject to bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• This role requires the candidate to be at least 18 years old and capable of wearing PPE.
• Must possess a valid CA Class C driver license and be able to operate safely in outdoor conditions.
• Ability to lead and manage small traffic control projects as part of the team.
• DOT regulated role with random drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Implements traffic control plans per California standards (CAMUTCD).
• May perform sweeping and job-site clean-up.
• May perform 911 Stand-by duties.
• May perform excavation of underground facilities and backfilling with hand tools.

Skills

18+ years old

PPE

CA Class C license

lead traffic control projects

Job description

Requisition ID# 174460

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Bakersfield

Department Overview

Gas Operations oversees the natural gas transmission and distribution operations. The teammaintains and operates 6,700 miles of gas transmission pipeline, 43,000 miles of distribution main, 3.6 million gas services, three PG&E-owned storage facilities with 102 BCF capacity, nine compressor stations with 175K HP, and 5,000 measurement and control facilities. Gas Operations is comprised of approximately 6,000 coworkers.

Position Summary

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E and is subject to collective bargaining.

We are looking for an energetic and career-oriented individual to join our Energy Delivery, Gas Transmission & Distribution General Construction team. The position is an entry level position with advancement opportunities for motivated individuals who perform successfully. Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions.

A General Construction employee whose principal duties consist of implementing traffic control plans per applicable standards and other duties they are qualified to perform. May also perform sweeping and job site clean-up, 911 Stand by duties, excavation of underground facilities and backfilling utilizing appropriate hand tools.

In a General Construction position, 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 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 $28.05 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.

Per Letter of Agreement R1-22-04-PGE, an employee will be in a 2-year commitment in the Traffic Control Line of Progression.

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

Job Responsibilities

• Implements traffic control plans per applicable standards per California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards
• May perform sweeping and job site clean-up
• May perform 911 Stand-by duties
• May perform excavation of underground facilities and backfilling utilizing appropriate hand tools

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to maintain a valid CA Class C License
• Must be able to lead and manage small scale traffic control projects

Desired:

• ATSSA-American Traffic Safety Services Association TCT-Traffic Control Technician
• Knowledge and ability to implementation of Traffic Control Plans (TCP's) per California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) standards
• General knowledge in implementation of Traffic Control Plans (TCP's) per California Manual of Uniform
• General knowledge in the basecamp setup and operations
• Previous Military experience.
• Previous experience in construction such as: Underground Utility, Trenching Equipment, Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing, exc.
• Graduation from a PowerPathway Program is preferred.
• Current or past work experience with PG&E and/or Hiring Hall.
• To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, applicants who live within 50 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference

Training Requirements

Successful completion of the following:

Traffic Control Training Program (ATSSA, TECH-0004)

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.

• Physical Test Battery
• Post-Offer Physical Assessment: Traffic Operations Line of Progression
• Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving