Gas Service Representative
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Merced
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 170933 Job Category: Maintenance / Construction /
Operations Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Energy
Delivery Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Merced Department Overview
Gas Service is a department within Customer Field Service that is
responsible for the establishment of gas and electric service for
PG&E's residential and small commercial customers. Pacific Gas
and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues
and hires a diverse workforce. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is
an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse
workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Position
Summary This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(IBEW) Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100
years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is
subject to collective bargaining. We are seeking a highly
motivated, capable individual with excellent safety and customer
focus skills, as well as mechanical skills, for our Gas Service
Representative (GSR) position. GSRs respond to gas emergencies and
provide safety check and adjustment service on customer-owned gas
appliances. The work environment may include working in confined
spaces. Shift work, weekends and overtime may be required. This
position is subject to union dues. This position is a DOT
(Department of Transportation) covered classification and is
subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. PG&E is
providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith
believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job
posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the
job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on
multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills,
education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value,
geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal
equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into
this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the
range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to
these factors. ? Under the terms of the collective bargaining
agreement, the starting hourly rate range for this position is
$53.79, subject to collectively bargained wage increases. Job
Responsibilities -Affixes approved dead end fittings to
squeezed-off plastic services. -Conducts leak survey work. -
Connects and disconnects services at the weather head on new
business accounts, including panel upgrades. -Performs installation
and alteration of all domestic and commercial gas meter and
regulator sets and equipment. -Squeezes off (pinch-off) ruptured
plastic services which are visible (and which can be accessed
safely) to protect life and property. -Grades leaks for
customer-generated tags. -Handles single-phase complete outs and
voltage complaints high or low, and flickering lights. -Performs
gas appliance parts replacement in conjunction with their regular
work. -Performs turn-ons or shut-offs up to 2 lbs.
-DOT-Operations/Maintenance AND Emergency Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications: -Must be at least 18 years of age -Must possess a
High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience -Must
possess a valid California Driver’s License -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 -Must be able to wear company provided
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -Record of Residence within 30
minutes of job or headquarters -Ability to work shift schedule
Desired Qualifications: -Experience in construction, plumbing, or
basic electrical skills -Graduate from the Bridge to Utility Worker
Power Pathway Program -Current or previous PG&E employee
-Current or previous Hiring Hall employee 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. Industrial Skills Test
Physical Test Battery Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical
Driving Post-Offer Phys Assessment Gas Srv Rep
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