Looking for temporary work in the utility industry? The IBEW Local 1245 Hiring Hall dispatches temporary workers to PG&E.
The first step is to register for a pre-employment test at PG&E. This is done so via their website. PG&E will administrate all pre- employments tests. Some classifications that are filled through the Hiring Hall require a pre-employment test and/or resume. If a pre-employment test is required, you must be qualified prior to signing up with the union.
Please note: Jobs are posted by PG& E and the applicable tests are administered by PG&E on an as-needed basis when there is a need to recruit for specific classifications and/or locations.
Click here to visit the PG&E Careers page, or click here to go directly to the Temporary Hiring Hall section.
If you have already qualified on the required pre-employment test(s) or held the same or higher classification in the line of progression on a regular basis at PG&E please proceed to step 2.
Step 2: Once PG&E notifies you by letter that you have passed. You can then sign the Local 1245 PG&E Hiring Hall Books via Email
Send an email to PGEHHDispatch@ibew1245.com INCLUDE in your email your full Name and a good contact number. We will email you with the required documents to fill out. Once you have been added to the books, you will be given the information on the process for dispatching you to temporary work at PG&E. If you do not have a copy of your Test Qualification Letter, please contact the PG&E Hiring Hall Admin Team at 925-459-7226 to assist you.
If you have held a position on a regular basis at PG&E, please Email PGEHHDispatch@ibew1245.com with your Name and contact information and a dispatcher will contact you.
Once a candidate is dispatched by the Union, PG&E HH Administration receives notification. PG&E HH Administration begins the required company pre-employment activities:
- Verification of your completed Job Application. PG&E will verify your employment for at least the past seven years. Please be ready with all appropriate documentation.
- Criminal background check
- Drug screening
- Verification of your eligibility to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration and Control Act. PG&E reserves the right to terminate your employment should you fail to possess or maintain such work authorization, or if such work authorization expires. Confirmation of your identity with a government-issued ID or other acceptable document.
NOTE: You can only sign up for one classification and two locations at a time (union locations cover broad areas). If you have additional questions please contact the PG&E HH Administration Team at 925-459-7226.
(Please note that, in general, PG&E is only interested in applicants with certain qualifications and levels of experience.)
Vacancies filled through the HH Dept. cannot exceed a duration of more than 12 months. If duration of assignment will exceed 12 months, a HH Special Project/Condition Agreement Form must be obtained and approved by the Company and Union.
To learn more about how the Hiring Hall process works:
Impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Retirees in the Hiring Hall
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), active employees cannot be covered by PG&E-sponsored retiree medical benefits. Effective January of 2015, Hiring Hall employees will no longer be allowed to retain PG&E-sponsored retiree medical coverage.
PG&E is taking several actions to get in compliance with the ACA requirements by January 1, 2015.
Click here to view the FAQs for Hiring Hall retirees.
Click here to view the full Letter Agreement 14-45.