Equipment Mechanic

Equipment Mechanic – Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Requisition : 168899

Job Category: Transportation

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Concord, CA

The Fleet Maintenance Department is a part of PG&E’s Transportation Services Department. We operate out of 6 areas in the PG&E service territory. The Fleet Maintenance Department provides vehicle maintenance and service to PG&E owned and leased vehicles and equipment.

This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining. An Equipment Mechanic is a journey-level position. Equipment Mechanics are professional mechanics with a solid knowledge and background in a wide variety of mechanical skills. Skills include, but are not limited to, equipment service and repair of mobile hydraulics, aerial hydraulics, OSHA boom inspections, CHP BIT inspections, air brakes, electrical and electronic systems, diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment.

Equipment Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance, inspection and repair of company owned utility-related equipment. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. The shift will be Monday – Thursday 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm and Friday 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

• Diagnostics:
  Conduct visual, auditory and operational inspections of vehicles and equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems for repair; identify problem causes; research problems via repair manuals, schematics, OEMs, service bulletins and other mechanics as needed.
• Repairs/Rebuilds Vehicles & Components:
  Use hand tools and power tools to disassemble, access and reassemble equipment or components; remove and replace broken or worn parts (such as cylinders, brakes and gaskets); perform tune-ups and electrical repairs.
• Maintenance:
  Perform preventative maintenance and inspections as required on all types of mobile equipment.

Minimum

• At least 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Valid Class A California Driver's License Permit and valid DMV Medical Card by Day 1 of hire.
• 4 or more years of proven experience as a certified Journey‑level Mechanic working with light, medium and/or heavy‑duty equipment service and repair.

Able to Perform the Following

• Work in all types of weather extremes.
• Drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
• Work flexible schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, and/or overtime (scheduled or ad hoc).
• Wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds a minimum of one time a day.
• Capable of climbing on, under and around equipment.
• Capable of bending and twisting using proper safety techniques.
• Physically able to kneel, squat or crawl as needed.

Desired

• One year experience with air brakes, hydraulics, heavy‑duty diesel equipment and/or vehicles.
• Experience with regulated inspections such as Cal OSHA Boom Inspections and CHP BIT Inspections.
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems and electronic computer‑controlled systems.
• Demonstrated experience with welding and fabricating.
• Demonstrated experience with reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Must have and own tools and toolbox.
• To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, have record of residence within 50 miles of the headquarters.

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
• Work Orientation Inventory – Physical/Technical Driving

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Utilities