Substation Utility Worker – General Construction

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

. Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHayward • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in construction work, including trenching, cable pulling, and operating hand and power tools while adhering to safety standards. Capable of working in diverse environments and conditions, including remote locations and around high voltage equipment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Class C California Driver's LicenseConstruction ExperienceElectrical TroubleshootingPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Basic Hand And Power Tools

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Hard Skills

TrenchingCable PullingConcrete PoursJackhammer OperationDrillingRebar TyingMechanical WorkInstallationFabricationCabling

Soft Skills

TeamworkGood AttitudeAbility To Follow Instructions

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDPowerPathway® Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

PG&E Safety StandardsConstruction IndustryHeavy EquipmentEnergized EquipmentRemote Work Locations

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner
Load and unload equipment, material and job-site debris, and maintain housekeeping according to PG&E safety standards and procedures
Perform construction work in powerhouses and switchyards throughout the service territory
Use and maintain various hand and power tools and equipment
Follow the direction of journeymen and/or supervisors
Read and comply with all required company standards and procedures
Work in a team environment
Always work safely according to PG&E 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 and maintenance activities including tying rebar, grinding, concrete pours, brushing for access, jackhammer operation and drilling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma or GED
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 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
Desired: 1-year relevant construction experience
Desired: Electrical troubleshooting
Desired: Digging/installing conduit above/below ground
Must have a good attitude and be able to work in a team environment
Must be able to receive and understand written and verbal instruction
Demonstrated experience with basic hand and power tools used in the commercial construction industry
Graduate from an approved PowerPathway® Program
Demonstrated experience with mechanical work such as installation, fabrication, cabling and/or assembly of equipment or machinery
Military experience
Relevant PG&E experience
Relevant Hiring Hall or Canus experience
Must complete required pre-employment testing, including the Physical Test Battery, Post-Offer Physical Assessment Utility Worker, and Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving