WGL – Helper Mechanic (February 2025 Class)

Job Description

Job Description

WGL – Helper Mechanic

Washington Gas is thrilled to announce our next Helper Mechanic class, projected to begin in early February 2025 . Working under the direction of a Crew Lead, Helper Mechanics assist with maintaining and providing safe and reliable gas transportation, supporting the crew by performing manual excavation, and operating pneumatic tools and other equipment for maintaining gas facilities. Helper Mechanics must safely operate company vehicles.

This position requires the ability to work a shift rotation to support our 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week operations. Following training, the job location may be assigned at any station within the Washington Gas service territory (VA, MD, and/or DC).

What Youll Do:

Assist with Emergency and High-Priority Situations

Assist the lead person and other senior employees in maintaining equipment in working order.

Retrieve the necessary tools and equipment to perform repairs.

Standard Job Assignment Responsibilities

Adhere to Washington Gas Engineering & Operating standards and all other company policies and procedures.

Adhere to Federal, State, and Local Codes.

Complete or verify all documents associated with the job.

Ensure that work is completed within a given timeframe.

Ensure personal and job site safety.

Install and remove protective barriers (i.e., shoring material).

Follow company standards regarding proper excavation practices.

Load and unload required material.

Work in confined spaces.

Wear a respirator while working in a gaseous atmosphere or confined space.

Operate Power Tools

Use breakers, rammer, clay spade, drills, cutters, saws, etc.

Excavate Company Facilities

Use hand excavating tools.

Follow proper procedures when excavating near or around other utilities.

Assist in Maintaining Company Vehicles

Assist in leak investigations, grading, detection, and surveys.

Assist in valve inspections and drip monitoring.

Assist in tightening, adjusting, and repairing basic/minor leakage.

Interpret Company Records

Read and interpret company records, including quad maps and map books.

Communicate Effectively

Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers, both electronically and in person.

Represent Washington Gas professionally when communicating with customers.

Stock and Equip Company Vehicles

Order materials needed for daily activities.

Secure and store materials safely.

Dispose of excess debris properly.

Keep vehicles clean and orderly.

Follow guidelines for returning damaged material.

Maintain Tools and Equipment

Assist with inspecting, testing, and documenting findings for CGI, fire extinguisher, PPE, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (e.g., storeroom cycle counts and audits, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, and cross-functional training activities).

What You Must Have:

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Minimum of 6 months of experience in auto repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, carpentry, landscaping, or other construction fields that include using hand tools.

2 years of Military experience accepted in place of 6 months of experience.

Graduation from Washington Gas training partner program accepted in place of 6 months of experience.

Must pass the ACT WorkKeys Test before an offer of employment.

Basic computer skills required.

Demonstrate excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.

New hires at this level must complete all assigned training modules, qualifying exams, and field clearances, including Flagging and Plastic Pipe Joint (PPJ mechanical) certifications, gas odor recognition testing, and must complete respirator qualifications, including all hygiene requirements needed to wear a tight-fitting respirator.

Licenses/Certifications

A valid Driver’s License is required.Must meet Company driving standards.

Must acquire a Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) medical card within 6 months from the date hired into the position.

CDL holders are subject to testing under Federal Highway Regulations.

Shift Work: Required

We offer a competitive starting pay rate of $25.64/hour. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a persons ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.