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TAK Broadband

Underground Utility Foreman

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Independent Work & Team Collaboration * Career Development & Advancement Opportunities! The Role ... contractors, and PG&E personnel * Other duties as assigned Requirements * Minimum 3-5 years of ...

TAK Broadband

Underground Utility Foreman

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Independent Work & Team Collaboration * Career Development & Advancement Opportunities! The Role ... contractors, and PG&E personnel * Other duties as assigned Requirements: * Minimum 3-5 years of ...

Mountain G. Enterprises

... outside contractor work performance. * Works independently to solve moderate to highly complex ... Two (2) years of experience in hazard tree removal projects along utility rights of way. * The VPL ...

MGE

... outside contractor work performance. * Works independently to solve moderate to highly complex ... Two (2) years of experience in hazard tree removal projects along utility rights of way. * The VPL ...

Mountain G. Enterprises

Maintain working relationship with all public agencies, including California Department of ... utility rights of way. * The RPF shall be familiar with vegetation management contractors' work ...

MGE

Maintain working relationship with all public agencies, including California Department of ... utility rights of way. * The RPF shall be familiar with vegetation management contractors work ...

PG&E Corporation

Field Design Engineer

Auberry, CA

$45.96/hr

Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E ... Under supervision and with latitude for independent action or decision, performs responsible ...

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How much do independent contractor pg&e utility worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor pg&e utility worker in the United States is $19.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Pg&E Utility Worker vs PG&E Lineworker?

AspectIndependent Contractor Pg&E Utility WorkerPG&E Lineworker
CredentialsMay require certifications in safety and utility work, but not employee-specificTypically requires state licensing, certifications, and union training
Work EnvironmentContract-based, often on a project basis, working in various outdoor locationsEmployee, working on utility poles, underground lines, often in crews
Employer & Industry UsageHired by PG&E as an independent contractor for specific tasksEmployed directly by PG&E as a lineworker or union member

In summary, an Independent Contractor Pg&E Utility Worker operates independently on specific projects, while a PG&E Lineworker is a full-time employee with union benefits, certifications, and a structured work environment. The key differences lie in employment status, certifications, and work setup.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Pg&E Utility Worker job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 74% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,029 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Construction Coordinator 2-Field

PRO ENERGY SERVICES GROUP LLC

Folsom, CA • On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

The primary focus of this position is to support the customer transmission and/or distribution resources, executing inspection and repair work through Northern California. Office will be co-located at Investor-owned Utility Facility and remote field/yard work may be required supporting outside line crews. Provides variety of support, administrative, and operations tasks. Deals with a diverse group of employees, external callers, and Utility customer interactions. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.

Example of Duties:

  • Pre-construction job meetings and job walks
  • Customer meets and resolution of discrepancies / access issues
  • Meeting with PG&E/ city agencies regarding upcoming work
  • Pre-field for outages, switching and shoo-fly locations
  • Determine LZ's for AirOps support
  • Determine generation drop and pick up locations
  • On the job training with lower-level coordinators
  • Utilization of the PG&E portal to access circuit maps, work order maps, FIM maps, TLM
  • PGS communication and requesting outage approval for PG&E CMIR process
  • PG&E communication with requesting of troubleman, apparatus and substation support
  • Requesting NTO, Outages, transmission clearances and Intermediate to advanced switching programs
  • Maintaining of crew calendars and crew scheduling
  • Knowledge in reading and understanding PG&E environmental ERD documents
  • Communication with general foremen, Superintendent regarding crew scheduling and job planning
  • Communication with the admin team regarding work status and updates
  • Communication with the yard / material team regarding material availability
  • Communicating office / region needs and issues to supervision / management
  • Manage a team with proficiency in all aspects of level 1 and 2 coordination responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Competent in managing workflow, planning, scheduling, deadlines, and reporting work execution with minimal errors
  • Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Leadership skills
  • PG&E/Utility/Construction experience

Experience/Education:

  • A minimum of 5-10 years of work experience in the electrical transmission and distribution industry, often with 5+ years in a coordination role
    • High school diploma or equivalent required

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Possession of a valid California driver's license, Class C, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier.

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