Utilityman - Big Creek

Southern California Edison; Auberry (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison in Big Creek, CA is seeking a Utilityman - Big Creek to provide hands-on support across multiple crafts within hydro operations. You will help maintain facilities, perform minor maintenance, and assist crews while ensuring safe, reliable power delivery.

In this on-site role, you’ll work a 4x10 schedule (Mon–Thu), travel between powerhouses, and report safety concerns. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required; prior custodial or general labor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General custodial work experience in hands-on, physical, or industrial environments.
• Ability to work a 4x10 schedule (Mon–Thu).
• Valid Class C driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance and custodial duties within powerhouses and related facilities, including cleaning, organizing work areas, and trash removal.
• Maintain structures and grounds, including general housekeeping and upkeep of assigned facilities.
• Transport parts, materials, and supplies between powerhouses, warehouses, and work locations.
• Support electricians, mechanics, operators, and other crews by providing general assistance as needed.
• Provide logistical support, including occasional meal shuttling during extended or outage work.
• Observe equipment and facilities and report abnormal conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and comply with safety and operational requirements.

Skills

Custodial work

General labor

Safety conscious

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company: Southern California Edison

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Utilityman - Big Creekat Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll serve in a key support position within Big Creek hydro operations, providing hands‑on assistance across multiple crafts while maintaining facilities and equipment. You will work across multiple powerhouses and facilities within an assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR) and play a critical role in keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

As a Utilityman - Big Creek, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Key Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance and custodial duties within powerhouses and related facilities, including cleaning, organizing work areas, and trash removal
• Maintain structures and grounds, including general housekeeping and upkeep of assigned facilities
• Transport parts, materials, and supplies between powerhouses, warehouses, and work locations
• Support electricians, mechanics, operators, and other crews by providing general assistance as needed
• Provide logistical support, including occasional meal shuttling during extended or outage work
• Observe equipment and facilities and report abnormal conditions to appropriate personnel
• Follow written and verbal instructions and comply with safety and operational requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• General custodial work experience in hands‑on, physical, or industrial environments
• Ability to work a 4x10 schedule (Monday–Thursday)
• Valid Class C driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance, custodial, landscaping, or general labor work in industrial, utility, or operational environments
• Comfort working in remote and mountainous environments and commuting daily to Big Creek facilities
• Demonstrated curiosity with strong desire to gain exposure to multiple crafts (operations, mechanical, electrical)
• Ability to follow instructions, work safely in and around operational facilities, andrecognize/report any abnormal conditions

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode ison-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• The primary work location for this position is Big Creek, CAwith significant travel throughout the regional SCE service territory.
• This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
• Relocation does not apply to this position.
• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: (EEI MASS (Test #5105)) . Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail] or [phone] and select option 2.