Gas Worker Trainee

Puget Sound Energy is now hiring for an entry level position. As a "Gas Worker Trainee" you would be joining a team of professionals that place Safety and Customer service as job #1. You will be trained to work in a team environment that includes the operation and maintenance of a natural gas system. This is an entry level position where no prior gas knowledge is required - you will be taught all facets of the gas industry required for this position, including emergency operation procedures, safe operation and repair of gas equipment, and the daily operations of a natural gas distribution system. At the completion of the program you will become a journey-level Gas First Response employee.

PSE offers competitive wages and benefit packages for all employees. PSE's Gas Worker Trainee Program is approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs for the use of GI Bill Education Benefits. Veterans in our approved On-the-Job Training program can use their GI Bill benefit and receive a stipend. This means participants receive wages from PSE and GI Bill benefits at the same time*. In Gas Operations, employees are represented by the UA Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union and operate under the agreed to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).This job is under federal regulation by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings that include screening for the presence of marijuana and marijuana metabolites.

See the attached video to learn more about employment with PSE's Gas Operations organization: Gas Operations at PSE. Please contact jobs@pse.com if you have any questions!

Please read this section carefully before continuing with the application process.

• Per the Union CBA all positions and work locations are determined by a bidding process which historically has resulted in the starting base locations for new hires being at either the Factoria, Georgetown, or North Seattle locations. You will be responsible for flexible transportation to and from your assigned work location. The job may require overtime and commuting can be unpredictable.
• Call-outs are a required part of the job and may occur with no prior notice.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required and will be provided by the company.
• You need to have strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with both our customers and your co-workers to be successful in the job.
• All needed knowledge of the job will be taught in the PSE training schools.
• Often times you will be working alone and at night, working in and around customer's homes, sometimes unannounced.

To maintain employment, the Gas Worker Trainee must successfully complete all required training and solo tasks within each phase of the Gas Worker Trainee School within the allowable time frame. At such time a Journeyman Technical School will be assigned to each Gas Worker, this path will be determined first by the need of the Company and then by way of Union Seniority. The total length of the Gas Worker program is generally 18 to 24 months, but may be longer due to changing business needs.

The duties and responsibilities will be performed primarily in varied outdoor environments, which includes all weather conditions, noise levels, hazardous conditions and on the full range of outdoor work surfaces. The position involves sitting, standing, walking, moderate to heavy lifting, moderate carrying, bending, reaching, kneeling, twisting, balancing, climbing, and operation of equipment, tools, machinery and computer operation. The use of protective clothing and/or safety devices will be required, and the GW will need to have and maintain their Washington State driver's license. Entry into the Journeyman position of Customer Field Service Technician after Gas Worker School will also require the employee to obtain their low voltage electrical licenses (06B and possibly 07D).

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with others and respond to public inquiries or concerns.
• Must maintain necessary certifications and licenses, and have a working knowledge of all Company standards, practices, policies, procedures, safety regulations, codes and State regulations as they pertain to the job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• This position may require the applicant to have and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including necessary endorsements and removal of air brake restriction.
• Must be able to comply with safety sensitive components of the DOT Pipeline Operator Regulations

• Prior construction experience a plus.

• Starting pay for Gas Worker Trainee currently is $25.98/hour. Per the UA collective bargaining agreement, 6 month step increases will apply as well as annual increases every October. Upon successful completion of Journey-level school and completion of the two-year Gas Worker program, you will become a journey-level employee starting at $48.70 (October 2024 journey-level rate).
• Successful candidates will be required to reside in and maintain residency within the five counties in PSE's Natural Gas Service Territory. (Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston or Lewis Counties).
• Applicants must pass a company provided assessment test.
• Applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening including general aptitude, physical agility assessment and pre-employment drug testing.
• This is a represented position and the successful candidate will need to become a member of the UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Union
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random DOT drug and/or alcohol testing
• Alternating shifts required including weekends and emergency 7x24 callout
• This position requires a minimum of 24 months in training to become a qualified Gas Worker.
• Training consists of classroom and field training and is provided by PSE.

Informational Sessions will be held via Zoom at these days and times:

• Thursday, February 13th @ 12PM
• Saturday, February 15th @ 10AM
• Wednesday, February 19th @ 5PM

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81485081231?pwd=AVTBCzOXXLngGtNQVIatmCAcbzp9F6.1

Meeting ID: 814 8508 1231

Passcode: 805294

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