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Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Apprentice Telecommunications Technician

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Apprentice Telecommunication Technician maintaining communication systems at PG&E. Supporting operational integrity for electricity delivery across various networks and equipment.

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

Core Competencies

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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, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation, as well as network routers and switches. Holds relevant certifications and licenses to ensure compliance and operational efficiency in a safety-focused environment.

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FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class LicenseGCT1 CertificationTelecommunications System MaintenanceSCADA Equipment InstallationPhysical Capability for Heights and Weather Extremes

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Hard Skills
Telemetry Equipment InstallationPressure Instrumentation MaintenanceLevel Instrumentation MaintenanceFlow Instrumentation MaintenanceNetwork Router InstallationNetwork Switch InstallationComm Circuits MaintenanceElectric Protection Equipment MaintenanceTroubleshooting SkillsRepair Skills
Soft Skills
Safety AwarenessProblem ReportingTeam CollaborationAdaptability to Weather ConditionsPhysical Endurance
Tools & Technologies
Telecommunication Control CenterPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Bucket TrucksHelicoptersSCADA Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class LicenseGCT1 Certification
Industry Keywords
TelecommunicationsElectricity DistributionCommunication SystemsSafety ComplianceInstrumentation

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