Apprentice Telecommunications Technician

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Apprentice Telecommunications Technician assisting in maintaining PG&E's telecommunications systems. Ensuring operational efficiency and supporting communication networks for electricity provision.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeDaly City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $58 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing telecommunications systems, including installation and troubleshooting of telemetry equipment, network routers, and SCADA-related circuits. Holds relevant certifications and licenses while ensuring safety and compliance in various working conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class LicenseGCT1 CertificationTelecommunications System MaintenanceSCADA Equipment InstallationPhysical Capability for Field Work

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Hard Skills

Telemetry Equipment InstallationPressure Instrumentation MaintenanceLevel Instrumentation MaintenanceFlow Instrumentation MaintenanceNetwork Router InstallationNetwork Switch InstallationComm Circuits MaintenanceElectric Protection Equipment MaintenanceTroubleshooting SkillsCalibration Skills

Soft Skills

Safety AwarenessProblem ReportingTeam CollaborationAdaptability to Weather ConditionsPhysical Endurance

Tools & Technologies

Telecommunication Control CenterPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Bucket TrucksHelicoptersSubstations

Certifications & Qualifications

FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class LicenseGCT1 Certification

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsSCADAElectric ProtectionInstrumentationField Work Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others.
Performs Telecommunications Technician's work as an assistant to, or under the general direction of a Technician.
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.
Learn to install, calibrate, troubleshoot & replace various telemetry equipment to maintain the integrity of our canals and power houses.
Learn to Install and maintain pressure, level & flow instrumentation.
Learn to install and maintain remote solar system.
Learn to install and maintain network routers and switches.
Learn to install and maintain comm circuits and equipment related to SCADA and electric protection.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possess a valid FCC-Federal Communications Commission Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license OR GCT1 certification through Electronics Technicians Association, ETA
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)
Able and willing to work in, with and around water
Work around poison oak, snakes, spiders, and insects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others.
Performs Telecommunications Technician's work as an assistant to, or under the general direction of a Technician.
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.
Learn to install, calibrate, troubleshoot & replace various telemetry equipment to maintain the integrity of our canals and power houses.
Learn to Install and maintain pressure, level & flow instrumentation.
Learn to install and maintain remote solar system.
Learn to install and maintain network routers and switches.
Learn to install and maintain comm circuits and equipment related to SCADA and electric protection. 🎯 Requirements
Possess a valid FCC-Federal Communications Commission Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license OR GCT1 certification through Electronics Technicians Association, ETA
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)
Able and willing to work in, with and around water
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