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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. This shift will be Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 11:00pm. Available positions located in the Bay Area in the following cities and may be subject to change due to business need: San Jose. This position may be subject to Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC) review and approval at time of hire. Provisional hires will be required to participate in targeted training to achieve journey-level knowledge of the role and responsibilities.
Job Responsibility:
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)
performs tune-ups and electrical repairs
Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance and inspections as required on all types of mobile equipment
Requirements:
Record of at least 18 years of age or older
Possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Possess and maintain a 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
Ability to 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)
Ability to 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
Nice to have:
One year experience with the following: Air brakes
Hydraulics
Heavy-duty diesel equipment and/or vehicles
Regulated inspections such as Cal OSHA Boom Inspections and CHP BIT Inspections
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 tool box
To better represent the communities, we serve within a timely manner, have record of residence within 50 Miles of the headquarters