PG&E is Hiring-7/1/11- $23.12 hr

[South Bay Center for Counseling Energy Pathways Program]

PG&E is Hiring Pre-Apprentice Line Workers—Pass It On
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is again preparing to hire Pre-
Apprentice Lineman workers across our service territory. New open
positions will be posted to www.pge.com/careers on 7/1/11. Each
requisition will remain posted for five days only.
As a valued partner of PG&E, please help us inform and identify
qualified candidates by sharing this hiring news through your various
networks and communication channels.
The Pre-Apprentice Lineman job (see partial job description below) is
covered under a bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 1245. Wages start
at $23.12/hour, plus comprehensive benefits. Successful completion of
this 12 month job will lead to a 36-month apprenticeship to achieve
journey-level Lineman status.
How to Apply: Candidates should APPLY and COMPLETE A PROFILE today at
www.pge.com/careers. If you are interested in more than one job, you
must apply separately to each posting. To receive notification about
new postings as they become available, be sure to sign up for email
notification when creating your profile.

IMPORTANT: APPLY ONLY through the Field Operations job portal at
www.pge.com/careers. If you do not apply through the Field Operations/
Skilled job portal, your application will not be considered.

Job Description (partial): Electric Pre-Apprentice Lineman
An Electric Pre-Apprentice Lineman's principle duties include learning
pre-requisite skills and knowledge for becoming an Apprentice Lineman.
As a Pre-Apprentice, you will be required to attend and successfully
complete the Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which includes formal
training and assessments. You will also be required to achieve a set
of on-the-job training objectives. During the Pre-Apprenticeship
Program, employees must pass training courses that include but are not
limited to the following:
• Climb utility poles and steel structures
• Basic Electricity and Protective grounding principles
• Basic Rigging and other physical skills requirements
• Attend Class "A" driving school and obtain a Class "A"
Driver's License (must obtain Class "A" Driver's Permit by month 3 and
License after month 6 and before the end of the successful completion
of the Pre-Apprentice Lineman program)

Employees in this position will complete a 12-month probationary
period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, Pre-
Apprentice Lineman will become an Apprentice Lineman and will begin
the formal program toward becoming a Journeyman Lineman.
About PG&E: Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that actively pursues and
hires a diverse workforce. Women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities and covered veterans are encouraged to apply. We also
promote a drug-free work environment. PG&E offers a comprehensive
benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, flexible
spending accounts, disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, company
matching 401(k), retiree pension and medical/life insurance coverage,
and much more.

PG&E PowerPathway™ is building California’s capacity to produce the
skilled workers needed by PG&E and the energy and utilities industry.
By partnering with the educational ad workforce investment systems,
industry employers and labor, we are cultivating the career pathways
that strengthen community and employee access to the new energy jobs
of the future.

Important: All candidates must apply on-line at www.pge.com/careers to
be considered. We expect to receive thousands of applications and will
contact qualified candidates only. PG&E ranks candidates based on
qualifications and then randomizes the candidate list to ensure equal
opportunity for all. Thank you.