WGL - Helper Mechanic (September 2025 Class)

Washington Gas is thrilled to announce our next Helper Mechanic class, projected to begin in early September 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 You'll 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 equivalent. (G.E.D.)

• At least 6 months of experience preferred in construction or mechanical trade such as but limited to; HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, carpentry, landscaping, automotive industry.

• Experience utilizing hand tools.

• Natural Gas experience preferred.

• Must pass a pre-interview math and reading assessment administered by Washington Gas.

• Basic computer skills.

• Demonstrate good verbal communication skills

• Shift Work: Required

  Use Of Personal Vehicle: As required

  *CDL HOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO TESTING UNDER FEDERAL HIGHWAY REGULATIONS

  New hires at this level must successfully 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 successfully complete respirator qualifications to include all hygiene requirements needed to wear a tight fitting respirator.

  *Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License required. Must meet Company driving standards. Must acquire Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) medical card within 6 months from date hired into position.

We offer a competitive starting pay rate of $26.41/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?

AltaGasis 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, nearly3,000strong, 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 approximately1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour 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