Pacific Gas and Electric Company→
Gas Service Representative
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Bakersfield
Salary
$112k–$112k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
6 days ago
Skills
mechanical skillsgas appliance servicegas meterregulator installationleak surveyplastic service pinch-offbasic electrical skillsconstruction experienceplumbing experiencecalifornia driver’s licensepersonal protective equipment (ppe) usagesafety focus
Job Description
Summary: Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a highly motivated Gas Service Representative to join their Energy Delivery division. This role involves responding to gas emergencies, performing safety checks, and providing service on customer-owned gas appliances. The position requires excellent safety and customer focus skills, as well as mechanical skills, with potential for shift work and overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Affixes approved dead end fittings to squeezed-off plastic services
- Conducts leak survey work
- Connects and disconnects services at the weather head on new business accounts, including panel upgrades
- Performs installation and alteration of all domestic and commercial gas meter and regulator sets and equipment
- Squeezes off (pinch-off) ruptured plastic services which are visible (and which can be accessed safely) to protect life and property
- Grades leaks for customer-generated tags
- Handles single-phase complete outs and voltage complaints high or low, and flickering lights
- Performs gas appliance parts replacement in conjunction with their regular work
- Performs turn-ons or shut-offs up to 2 lbs
- DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
- Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
- Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Record of Residence within 30 minutes of job or headquarters
- Ability to work shift schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in construction, plumbing, or basic electrical skills
- Graduate from the Bridge to Utility Worker Power Pathway Program
- Current or previous PG&E employee
- Current or previous Hiring Hall employee
Required Skills: Mechanical skills, Gas appliance service, Gas meter, regulator installation, Leak survey, Plastic service pinch-off, Basic electrical skills, Construction experience, Plumbing experience, California Driver’s License, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, Safety focus