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Electric Locator
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$73,788 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Electric Locator PG&E United States, California, Oakland Aug 26, 2026 Requisition ID# 174066
Available positions are planned for the following locations:
San Francisco and Hayward. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Per Letter of Agreement 16-28, Electric Locators are in a 24-month commitment to the classification. PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time ofthe jobposting. This position issubject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for thisposition is $65.27 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors,including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications,experience, market value, geographiclocation, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Job Responsibilities Completes the necessary documentation and acts as liaison to 3rd party contractors, customers and private land owners Performs standby duties when a contractor is excavating near critical PG&E facilities Performs correct, safe and efficient locate and mark duties of underground utilities including electric and gas
Job Category:
Maintenance / Construction /Operations Job Level:
Individual Contributor Business Unit:
Energy Delivery Work Type:
Onsite Job Location:
Oakland Department Overview Gas Operations is focused on ensuring the safe and reliable flow of natural gas to our customers. Gas Operations is responsible for all aspects of PG&E's gas distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, restoration, and emergency response. Position Summary This is an IBEW Local 1245 represented classification, which has over 100 years of experience representing employees at PG&E. This job is subject to collective bargaining. In this position an Electric Locator possesses the craft qualifications of a Journeyman Electrician and performs correct, safe, and efficient locating of underground utilities including electric and gas, as well as 'standby' duties when a contractor is excavating near critical PG&E facilities. This includes completing necessary documentation and acting as liaison to 3rd party contractors, customers, and private landowners. The classification may perform gas locate and mark duties as required in conjunction with electric locate and mark job assignments. Standby work for other than Company construction jobs is primarily performed by the Gas Compliance classifications and may be assigned to other Gas Department classifications, however, if additional resources are needed, the Electric Locator may perform standby duties if DOT operator qualified. The damage prevention tasks and activities, including those listed above, are not exclusive to this classification. Electric locators must complete training and meet qualifications initially and annually thereafter. This position will be used to fill vacancies in the Bay Area region.Available positions are planned for the following locations:
San Francisco and Hayward. This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. Per Letter of Agreement 16-28, Electric Locators are in a 24-month commitment to the classification. PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time ofthe jobposting. This position issubject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for thisposition is $65.27 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors,including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications,experience, market value, geographiclocation, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Job Responsibilities Completes the necessary documentation and acts as liaison to 3rd party contractors, customers and private land owners Performs standby duties when a contractor is excavating near critical PG&E facilities Performs correct, safe and efficient locate and mark duties of underground utilities including electric and gas