Towerperson - General Construction

Requisition ID # 159084 

Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Electric Operations

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Fremont

 

 

Department Overview 

The men and women of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration, and emergency response. 

 

Position Summary

 

This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining. We are looking for an energetic and career-oriented individual to join our Tower Department. The Towerperson is responsible for performing the maintenance and construction of transmission structures company wide. Erects, inspects, repairs, and removes transmission structures and foundations.

 Work is predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions. The individual must be able to drive safely, work extended hours, and wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment.

 

This position requires a 5-year commitment to the Tower Department per LOA 07-033.

 

Once a Class A permit is obtained within 6 months of hire; this position will be a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. 

 

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 $50.53 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.

 

The position is a General Construction position and 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. 

 

Job Responsibilities 

• Reviews work assignments, changes assignments as needed, and prioritizes the work daily. Checks for proper equipment and supplies.
• Drives Company construction trucks to designated job sites. Drives trucks offsite to obtain tools and/or supplies.
• Loads and unloads tools, supplies, equipment, and materials needed for each jobsite. Positions and connects rigging needed to lift materials. Lays out tools, materials, and equipment in staging areas. Removes obstructions using chain saws, weed whackers and removal equipment.
• Digs exploratory holes with shovel to determine if there are obstructions.
• Installs foundations for transmission structures by building and setting forms, tying, and placing rebar, mixing, and pouring concrete. Works in shielded holes when hand digging necessary. Assembles, removes