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.
Requisition ID # 162281 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Operations Work Type: Onsite Job Location: San Jose This job posting will be utilized to fill open Journey-level Electrician General Construction positions within the San Jose area of our service territory only. Open positions could become available at any time 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. This position may be subject to DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and may be subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening based on operational need. 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. To better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 30 miles of the headquarters location will be given preference. 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. Minimum Qualifications: • 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 an NJATC Union Sanctioned 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: • To better represent the communities we serve, applicants who live within 30 miles of the headquarter location will be given preference. • 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 #featuredjob
See More Details >>Do you have some experience in the electrical construction industry? Do you enjoy putting in a hard day’s work and having something to show for it at the end of the day? Do you like working with your hands and getting to do something different each time? If so, we should talk. We are Power Plus! A multi-industry leader in providing power when you need it, where you need it through intelligent and efficient power solutions. We work with Fortune 500 companies across the country such as Amazon, Wal-Mart, Costco, and more. We’ve built a 35-year reputation for excellence through our commitment to developing our people, providing exceptional, relationship-based customer service, and giving back to the community. Our biggest differentiator is the quality of our people, and the working environment we create for them, which really has to be seen to be believed. Benefits: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Training and mentoring • Employee Assistance Program • 401(k) with matching • Paid time off Currently we are seeking a candidate to join our United States Temporary Power team as an Entry Level Electrical Worker. Summary: The Entry Level Electrical Worker is a key position responsible for driving to customer job sites and ensuring safe and efficient installation of temporary power equipment. Outdoor work with frequent drive time; Position mostly requires doing various electrical tasks, heavy lifting, and ladder climbing. Frequent overtime is required. This is a full-time position. Job Responsibilities: • Load and stock company vehicle and drive to job sites. • Install temporary power poles, wire and other equipment. • Install permanent utility materials and equipment for a wide range of construction projects. • Always hot check jobs before leaving to ensure there are no hot neutrals. • Drive vehicles in accordance with laws and Power Plus! driving standards. • Accurately report (every stop) to dispatch and scheduler. Fill out tickets, highlight maps and go over tickets with Mapper each day. • Wear OSHA compliant safety equipment – hard hats, etc. Requirements: • Ability to lift 80 pounds • 2 years of electrical experience preferred. • Ability to read maps • Willingness to work on ladder (heights) • Experience working outside required. • Class B or Class A license a plus • ET card a plus • Pay Range: $21.00 -$24.00/hr If you have always wanted to really make a difference, have your contributions be appreciated, and work for a place where loyalty, integrity, and hard work still means something, then we want to hear from you. Check out our YouTube video and see why you should work for Power Plus! Plug into our social media pages! Find us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Overtime Experience: • Electrical: 1 year (Preferred) • General Labor: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Lane Valente Industries offers a broad range of solutions that help multi-site organizations reduce costs through energy reduction, facility maintenance and value engineering. Our solutions have uncovered significant savings for our customers when reducing both energy and maintenance costs. We exploit new technology and embrace client feedback to constantly improve our entire product range. With a twenty-year track record, we attribute our success to our solid commitment to client satisfaction, attention to detail, dependable service, and a pride in our quality of work. We have operations in a variety of locations across the United States. We are looking for talented people who value integrity, the value of an honest day's work, and shared success. If you believe you are one of those talented people, and are interested in being considered for a career at Lane Valente Industries, we invite you to apply today! CURRENT OPPORTUNITY: Electrician Helper Responsible for assisting journeyman and apprentices by carrying material, picking up supplies, cleaning shop floor etc. Job Responsibilities • Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site. • Measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit. • Drills holes for wiring and pulls or pushes wiring through opening. • Traces out short circuits in wiring. • Assists in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, and motors. • Performs minor repairs such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches. • Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order. • Disassembles defective electrical equipment, replaces defective or worn parts, and reassembles equipment. • Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment. • Performs other routine duties. • Other duties as assigned Job Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Applicant must have reliable transportation. • Position requires basic electricians hand tools. • Ability to work with hands, multi-task. • Some electrical knowledge helpful. • Valid state motor vehicle operator's license & clear driving record to meet Company policy. • Applicable state certification. BENEFITS OFFERED: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Paid Vacations • 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match CkQY1ol1Z2
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