What are the responsibilities and job description for the WGL - Vehicle Technician position at Washington Gas?
Job Description
Union: Yes
Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96
Rate Classification: Grade 7A - $42.15 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Number of Positions Available: 1
Position Summary
Performs maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of fleet vehicles, heavy and power‑operated equipment, compressed natural gas (CNG) systems, and shop and facility equipment, in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU
For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's 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.
Union: Yes
Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96
Rate Classification: Grade 7A - $42.15 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Number of Positions Available: 1
Position Summary
Performs maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of fleet vehicles, heavy and power‑operated equipment, compressed natural gas (CNG) systems, and shop and facility equipment, in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel, and alternative‑fuel vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Service mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, braking, suspension, cooling, transmission, exhaust, PTO, and fuel systems, including CNG systems.
- Conduct welding, fabrication, tire mounting and balancing, alignments, minor bodywork, and installation of mounted equipment (e.g., welders, compressors).
- Perform state safety and emissions inspections, including MD and VA requirements.
- Conduct field repairs and arrange towing of disabled vehicles or equipment as required.
- Maintain shop tools, equipment, and facility assets.
- Enter and retrieve work data using computerized maintenance systems.
- Work independently or with minimal supervision and provide instruction to other employees as needed.
- Perform related duties and administrative support assignments as required by operational needs.
- Shift work, on‑call responsibilities, and use of a personal vehicle may be required as business needs dictate.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Five (5) years of experience as an ASE‑certified auto or truck mechanic OR technical school completion with two (2) years of ASE‑certified experience, including DOT vehicle service.
- Ability to obtain within eight (8) months:
- CDL Class A or B
- DOT Medical Card
- Forklift qualification
- ASE T8 and G1 certifications (maintained thereafter)
- Required MD/VA safety and emissions certifications
- CDL holders subject to federal testing requirements.
- Basic computer skills required.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU
For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's 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.
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