Hydro Utility Worker

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

. Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAngels Camp • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in construction maintenance activities, including the use of hand and power tools, while adhering to safety standards. Possesses the ability to work in various environments and conditions, ensuring compliance with company procedures and effective teamwork.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction Maintenance ActivitiesHand And Power Tool OperationHigh School Diploma Or GEDClass C California Driver's LicenseSafety Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Construction WorkCable PullingRebar TyingConcrete PouringJackhammer OperationDrillingMechanical InstallationFabricationCablingAssembly

Soft Skills

TeamworkAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Heavy Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Class C California Driver's License

Industry Keywords

PowerhousesSwitch YardsConstruction IndustrySafety StandardsWeather Extremes

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner
Load and unload equipment, material, job site debris and maintain housekeeping according to PG&E’s safety standards and procedures
Perform construction work in powerhouses and switch yards throughout the service territory
Use and maintain various hand and power tools and equipment
Follow the direction of journeymen and/or supervisor at all times
Read and comply with all required company standards and procedures
Work in a team environment
Work safely at all times according to PG&E’s safety standards and procedures
Assist apprentice electricians, journeymen electricians, station mechanics, carpenters, welders and heavy equipment operators
Pull cable and work with large rotating equipment
Perform construction maintenance activities including tying rebar, grinding, concrete pours, brushing for access, jackhammer operation and drilling
Travel and transfer to new headquarters throughout the PG&E service territory as requested, with no guaranteed duration away from home

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by Day 1 of hire
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, and various work schedules
Ability to travel and transfer to a new headquarter 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
Ability to work in remote work locations with possible exposure to poison oak, snakes, spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ticks and rodents
Must be able to maneuver on steep and/or uneven terrain
Ability to work around high voltage, energized and/or large mechanical rotating equipment
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds over mountainous terrain, dams, canals and/or up stairways and ladders
Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Must be able to work in a confined space and in elevated areas
Must be able to perform work tasks from ladders, platforms, metal grating, scaffolds and/or ropes
Must be able to work with and/or around bodies of water
Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters
2+ years’ experience with carpentry such as utility/road construction, remodeling houses, irrigation, working on a ranch or farm with equipment or military, or experience with heavy equipment operation (desired)
Demonstrated experience with basic hand and power tools used in the commercial construction industry (desired)
Demonstrated experience with mechanical type work such as installation, fabrication, cabling, and/or assembly of equipment or machinery (desired)
Commercial drivers license and equipment experience desired but not required