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Archives for April 2021
Job Opportunity: Electrician (Meter Shop), City of Redding
The City of Redding Field Services Division of the Electric Utility is establishing an eligibility list to fill a current full-time Electrician (certified, journey-level meterman, resulting from completion of a metering apprenticeship training program) vacancy, as well as subsequent vacancies that occur during the life of the list. The desire is to fill a full… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
The IBEW 1245 Executive Board is pleased to congratulate the winners of the union’s 2021 scholarship contest: Kyle Rossi, son of PG&E Gas Compliance Rep Ronald Rossi, has won the Sandoval Scholarship. Rossi will graduate from Central Valley High School in Ceres and anticipates attending University of the Pacific in Stockton. Ysabel Moreno, whose father,… [Read More]
It’s all too easy for employers to interfere in union elections (via Washington Post)
Current polling data shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans approve of unions, and nearly half of nonunion workers would vote to join one if given the opportunity. But if unions are so popular, why don’t workers vote for them? The problem is that union elections today are nothing like the elections we learned about in civics class. We would… [Read More]
PG&E gets initial approval to securitize $7.5B of wildfire costs (via UtilityDive)
California regulators on Thursday gave Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) an initial green light to securitize $7.5 billion in costs related to a series of wildfires that occurred in its service territory in 2017, despite concerns from some groups about the impact to the utility’s customers. If regulators similarly approve a financing order slated for a vote next… [Read More]
“The Most Unusual Day Ever in My Career” — 1245 Member Thwarts Customer’s Suicide Attempt
When seven-year IBEW 1245 member Mike Siri responded to a service call about a suspected gas leak, he had no idea the day would end with him saving a man who tried to take his own life. Siri, a PG&E Gas Service Representative, arrived at the location in San Rafael where the leak had been… [Read More]
Line Clearance Tree Trimmers Report: Spring, 2021 / Informe de los podadores de árboles: Primavera de 2021
Haga clic aquí o desplácese hacia abajo para español There’s definitely no shortage of work in the vegetation management group here in 1245’s jurisdiction with approximately 3,500 workers performing this work on PG&E property alone. Recently, several contractors were facing lay-offs and furloughs, but we believe subsequent layoffs have been postponed as the need for… [Read More]
Outside Line Report: Spring, 2021
California Work outlook for Outside Line (OSL) in 1245’s jurisdiction remains very strong. Many linemen are working on the facility inspections (we saw close to 300 calls from Source Power and Rokstad alone for inspectors). The rest of the work is spread throughout the jurisdiction and includes all aspects of the trade through all of… [Read More]
Job Opportunity: Journey Lineworker, Merced Irrigation District
Under general direction of the Lineman Foreperson, perform construction and maintenance on all overhead, underground and sub‐surface electric transmission/distribution system components and equipment.
Job Opportunity: Mechanic Operator III-IV, Northern California Power Agency
NCPA is seeking a Mechanic Operator to maintain, repair, adjust, install, and test, powerplant steam field, water injection systems and equipment and maintain lease site grounds in a geothermal power generating facility in Middletown, CA. Salary range: $61.16-$62.99 hourly. Excellent benefits, retirement pension, generous leave programs, flexible schedules and professional growth opportunities.