• Job Description

  Req#: 152168

  Requisition ID # 152168

  Job Category: Transportation

  Job Level: Individual Contributor

  Business Unit: Shared Services

  Work Type: Onsite

  Job Location: Fremont

  Department Overview

  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.
  
  Position Summary
  PG&E is proud to offer this unique opportunity for an outstanding competent Individual to Join the Crane Department as a Crane Surveyor in Training based out of our Fremont CA location. 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.
  

  PG&E is looking for a specific Individual who specializes in hydraulic and electronic over hydraulic control systems and who without direct supervision performs inspection and/or repairs to cranes used in lifting service; as well as all types of vehicles, construction equipment and appurtenances, including hydraulic, and electrical circuits and devices, and makes reports thereon.

  
  Inspects vehicles or equipment being assembled, fabricated, or repaired to make sure that they meet Company’s and manufacturer’s specifications; recommends payment of invoices, and initiates claims and adjustments and is responsible for preparation of Estimate for Repair or Replacement forms (or other form which may in future replace this form). They shall have the craft qualifications of an Equipment Mechanic. They must be able to operate properly all types of vehicles and construction equipment and to impart this knowledge to other employees.

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

  
  This position will work a 4 x 10 hour per day weekly work schedule. (6:00am – 4:30pm)

  
  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 $63.69 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.

  
  Responsibilities:

  Diagnostics - Conducts visual, auditory and operational inspection of vehicles and equipment to identify and troubleshoot problems for repair; identifies problem causes; researches problems via repair manuals, schematics, OEM's, service bulletins and other mechanics as needed
  Repairs/Rebuilds Vehicles & Components - Uses hand tools and power tools to disassemble, access and re-assemble equipment or components; removes and replaces broken or worn parts (such as cylinders, brakes and gaskets); perform electrical repairs
  Maintenance - Perform preventative maintenance and inspections as required on all types of mobile equipment

  
  This position is a journey-level position who 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.

  In addition, all applicants must demonstrate at least 5 years related experience with cranes or derricks.

  These five years of experience must include not less than two years of crane related field duties such as crane inspector or operator, heavy equipment mechanic, shop foreman, operations supervisor, rigging specialist, or mechanical or civil engineer. Related education may be substituted at a ratio of two years of education for one years’ experience up to three years.

  
  Must be able to pass an OSHA Crane Surveyor examination within 36 months (Training Provided)

  This position will receive training on how to perform certain Inspections on Crane Equipment within the 3 year training period. From that training the Crane Surveyor in Training will be required to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to complete said inspections to be recognized as a Crane Surveyor.

  
  Qualifications:
  Minimum

  • 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
  • Must possess a valid Class A Driver’s Permit
  • Must have passed California DMV medical exam
  • Must have a minimum of 4-years journey-level experience in light, medium or heavy-duty equipment service and repair and the ability to provide verification
  • 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

  • Must be capable of climbing on, under and around equipment
  • Must be capable of bending and twisting using proper safety techniques
  • Must be physically able to kneel, squat or crawl as needed
  • Must have own tools

  
  Desired:

  • Demonstrated ability and experience working with computer-controlled engine systems
  • Demonstrated work experience with air brakes and hydraulic systems
  • Demonstrated work experience with heavy equipment
  • Demonstrated experience with computer equipment (computer keyboard and mouse)

  All applicants must possess knowledge of sections 4884, et seq Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, as well as ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards, relating to the design and operation of cranes and derricks, including those specifically applicable to types of cranes for which the license will be issued.

  
  Training

  PG&E will provide extensive training for this position which may require travel and or overnight stays at hotels. PG&E will pay for all work-related travel and or expenses as per IBEW Agreement.

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• About the company

  The Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an American investor-owned utility with publicly-traded stock.

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