Apprentice Communication Tech

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Apprentice Communication Technician responsible for maintaining communication systems for PG&E. Working in various weather conditions and ensuring operational efficiency of telecommunication systems.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $61 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others.
Keep PG&E's communication systems operational to support both business and communication networks needed to provide electricity to our customers.
Work with our Telecommunication Control Center to ensure that outages are minimized, and clients are informed through a clearance process.
Provide maintenance and repair of these systems in a timely and professional manner.
Report problems to local management and escalate issues as need be.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possess a valid FCC-Federal Communications Commission Radiotelegraph Operator 1st Class license OR GCT1 certification through Electronics Technicians Association, ETA
Must weigh less than 275lbs due to safety restrictions of fall protection equipment
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 lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters, bucket trucks and substations.
Must be able to climb towers and be comfortable with heights which may exceed 200 feet
Able and willing to perform physical activities as mentioned in the job posting (with accommodation, if required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care
Retirement Plans
Top Industry Wages
Paid Time Off & Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Services

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Hard Skills & Tools

maintenancerepaircommunication systemssafety protocolsclearance processproblem reportingphysical activities

Soft Skills

safety awarenessprofessionalismcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

FCC-Federal Communications Commission Radiotelegraph Operator 1st Class licenseGCT1 certification