Requisition ID # 165265 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Operations Work Type: Onsite Job Location: San Jose; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Houston; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Non-PG&E Non-US Off Shore Work Location; Non-PG&E US Work Location; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakland; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Washington; Washington D.C.; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City This job posting will be utilized to fill open Journey-level Electrician-General Construction positions within ALL REGIONS of our service territory. Open positions could become available at any time and based on business needs. Department Overview The people 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 classification is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) local 1245, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This position may be subject to Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC) review and approval. Provisional hires will be required to participate in targeted training to achieve journey-level knowledge of electrician roles and responsibilities. Please note: Per letter of agreement (LOA) 23-36; All future employees who are hired, assigned, placed, or bid (after the execution date of this agreement) into one of the classifications listed (in agreement) and in the San Francisco Division ONLY is eligible for a 15% pay premium and will be subject to a “bid lock” for three (3) years. In addition, Peninsula, De Anza, East Bay, and Mission divisions are eligible for a 10% pay premium and will be subject to a “bid lock” for three (3) years. General Construction (GC) For GC positions 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. • Reviews, verifies, and modifies prints and electric schematics. Lays out materials for installation, such as conduit, steel, wires, junction boxes, tools, etc. Places orders for supplies as needed. • Moves equipment to staging area. Performs safety preparation including performing high voltage protective grounding. • Uses power tools and hand tools to install equipment and systems, such as wire terminations, high voltage equipment, overhead and underground electrical and conduit systems, steel structures, control panels, metering and protection systems, air switches. Sets up rigging. Pulls wire. • May operate construction equipment, if qualified, such as crane truck, man lift, boom truck, bucket truck as part of installation, excavation, and compaction. Operates forklift to move and reposition equipment. • Uses hand and power tools, such as jackhammers, whackers, and shovels to remove and replace soil. • Removes old high voltage equipment, structures and other impediments prior to installation using heavy equipment, rigging and other tools. • Drives equipment on the job site (substation). May drive equipment from one job site to another. May drive a company vehicle to pick up tools or other equipment away from the job site. • Maintains work area in a clean and safe condition. Removes trash, debris, and excess materials. Picks up and reorganizes tools. • Overtime may be required. 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 $68.56 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. Qualifications - Minimum: • Must be at least 18 years of age. • Must possess a High School diploma or GED. • Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License • Must show proof of successful completion of a Union Sanctioned JATC Inside Wireman Electrician Apprenticeship • Ability to work in all types of weather extremes. • Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions. • Must be willing to travel/ transfer to 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 (For GC positions) • Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays, and various work schedules. • Ability to work in remote work locations with potential exposure to poison oak, snakes, spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ticks, rodents etc. • Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • If hired as Provisional, must pass the provisional training plan within 12 months from hire date. • CA CDL Class A Permit, or equivalent, subject to 150% driver/vehicle ratio Desired: • 3-5 years Journey level experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction • PG&E construction or utility experience • Experience with electronic or mechanical equipment • Instrumentation and Control experience • Motor Control experience • Electrical Substation or Power Generation experience • High voltage experience • Experience working with testing equipment and troubleshooting Pre-Employment Testing: PG&E Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-employment testing program website. • Physical Test Battery (PTB) • Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving (WOI-D) • Electrician Assessment
See More Details >>To start the interview process, please take our 2 Assessments at the link below and we will reach out for an interview! After you take the first assessment, you will be emailed a link to the second. Please make sure to take both! https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/984C/ElectricalInstall_Apr2025_191813 Electricians: Want to LOVE Your Job? 3 Reasons to Join Our TEAM. Make Great $$$ Working for a Company You’ll LOVE! You’re looking for a job for a reason… • You’re tired of where you’re working? • Maybe you don’t feel like you’re getting paid what you deserve? Maybe you don’t like your boss and don’t feel like he/she supports you? • Maybe you just don’t like your company—and you know there’s something better? The bottom line is: You’re tired. You need a change. And we can help you at SAFETY FIRST ELECTRIC. You simply need to be highly motivated; love to be part of a team, but works well individually; welcome learning new things; enjoy interacting with people; and be ready for a new challenge every single day… If you meet these requirements, I want to talk to YOU! What’s in it for you? Excellent question! You want to work for us because I can promise you a new career that you’ll love filled with: • Great money! • Great benefits! (full health, dental, vision) • Great opportunity! (We’re busy year-round! No sitting at home and worrying!) • Growth potential! (We grow every year, which means we’re looking for future managers!) • Continual training & education! • And most importantly: PERSONAL SATISFACTION DOING A JOB YOU WILL LOVE!!! You want to work for a business that believes and supports YOU!!! In fact, we operate this company using the “TRIPLE WIN” model… 3 Reasons You’ll LOVE Working for Us… 1. Our employees must win! We realize that the only way to have happy customers is to have a happy team of people serving them! We do everything imaginable to support our people, lift them up to make them better, and ensure that they’re successful. And for doing a great job, they receive tremendous financial rewards—as well as incredible career satisfaction. This is a workplace you’ll enjoy being a part of. 2. Our customers must win! We do everything imaginable to ensure that our customers are 100% satisfied and absolutely love our services. If they don’t, we do whatever is necessary to make them wildly happy they did business with us—so much so that they insist on telling their friends and family! 3. Our company must win! We believe if we’ve done absolutely everything possible to make sure our customers win and our employees win, we will naturally win. And we must win—and be financially successful—to help more customers and provide more opportunity for our employees and their families. Requirements: • MUST be able to pass regular drug testing; be open to background checks; and have a valid driver’s license and a relatively clean driving record • MUST be willing to work afterhours and occasional weekends and holidays • MUST have excellent customer service skills- Serving the clients by expertly servicing customers’ entire needs. • Basic mechanical aptitude, and ability to perform regular manual labor • Basic computer skills • Be able to learn by observation and hands-on experience Follow routine verbal and written instructions • Have effective communication skills with coworkers, management, and customers • Be open to learning new things and applying them quickly Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: • Serving the clients by expertly servicing customers’ entire needs. • Wear floor savers while in the client’s home and maintain a neat work area when performing a repair or scheduled service. • Always explain to the client what service you are performing. Explain and show the client how the company provides superior service. • Install, maintain, modify and repair all electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment • Inspect and test components of electrical systems, including transformers, transfer switches and switch gears • Survey electrical systems, circuits and plans • Understand your sales criteria and hold yourself accountable for exceeding revenue goals. • Establish rapport with clients to sell the right products and services. • Re-check all electrical repairs and installations after you’ve repaired or replaced it, before leaving the client’s home to ensure everything is working properly and that we did indeed fix it right the first time. • Perform a proper inspection of the client’s entire electrical system. Make sure you look for ways to prevent future breakdowns. Properly use the Pricing Guide. Do the right job for the client and everyone will win. • Explain the club memberships to the client, giving them an opportunity to join. Maintain an average conversion of at least 25% of non-club members and maintain a 90% renewal rate on existing club members. • Maintain your truck so that it is neat and clean on the inside and outside at all times. The truck is one of the best billboards that the company has. Park the truck for the maximum impact of the “billboard” when possible. • Obey the company Code of Ethics and the Team Rules. • Maintain a clean, organized job site and well inventoried truck. • Always be safety conscious both on the job and while driving. • Participate actively in all training exercises, morning meetings and retreats. Now, if that’s the type of company that you’d like to work for—and I hope it is—please, please, please apply. I would love a chance to talk with you—and get to know you better. Let’s make sure we’re an ideal fit for each other. To start the interview process, please take our 2 Assessments at the link below and we will reach out for an interview! After you take the first assessment, you will be emailed a link to the second. Please make sure to take both! https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/984C/ElectricalInstall_Apr2025_191813 Thanks for taking time to read our post. Ronnie Rosales Owner Safety First Electric Inc https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/984C/ElectricalInstall_Apr2025_191813 Job Types: Full-time Salary: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Holidays • Monday to Friday • On call • Overtime • Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: • Morgan Hill, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: • Electrical: 3 years (Required) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday • On call • Overtime • Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: • San Jose, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: • Electrical: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Are you a skilled and experienced Electrician looking for a meaningful and fulfilling career opportunity? Look no further than the City of San Jose's Public Works department! As an Electrician with our team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the city's infrastructure and play a vital role in keeping our community safe and functioning. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, excellent technical skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional service to our residents. If you possess the necessary qualifications and are passionate about public service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in various city buildings and facilities. Perform routine and preventative maintenance on electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues and recommend appropriate solutions. Respond to emergency calls and perform repairs as needed. Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate work and ensure timely completion of projects. Follow all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others. Keep accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on each task. Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and other city staff to report progress, discuss issues, and coordinate projects. Stay updated on industry developments and advancements in electrical technology to continuously improve skills and knowledge. Provide exceptional customer service to residents, businesses, and other stakeholders by responding promptly and courteously to inquiries and concerns. Adhere to all city policies, procedures, and regulations related to electrical work. Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. Conduct regular inspections of electrical systems and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommend necessary repairs or replacements. Operate and maintain various hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles used in electrical work. Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to providing high-quality service to the community. City of San Jose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in San Jose, CA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in New York, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In San Jose, the average salary for electricians is $2,486.50 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $2,540.50 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
