WGL - Vehicle Technician

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:

Washington Gas is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to perform a full range of routine maintenance and repairs on our vehicle fleet, power-operated equipment, compressed natural gas (CNG) systems, compressor stations, and other shop and facility-related equipment.

This role is responsible for adhering to all Washington Gas operating standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state, federal, and OSHA requirements. Safe and proper use of tools and equipment is essential.

What You'll Do:

- Perform general maintenance and repairs on engines, heavy equipment, automobiles, cranes, and mounted units such as welders and compressors.

- Diagnose, disassemble, repair, weld, assemble, and test mechanical components including power steering, air conditioning, anti-slip differentials, and more.

- Service electrical systems (e.g., voltage regulators, electric brakes), hydraulic systems (e.g., tailgates, clutches), cooling systems, fuel systems (including CNG, propane, fuel injection), exhaust systems, air compressors, and hoisting mechanisms.

- Repair and maintain automatic transmissions (e.g., Allison), diesel engines, ignition systems, transaxles, hydraulic PTOs, and performing front-end alignments.

- Conduct state safety and emissions inspections for Maryland and Virginia.

- Mount and repair compressors, welders, special bodies, and body components.

- Perform field repairs and tow vehicles to the shop as needed.

- Install and remove tire chains, maintain batteries and chargers, and perform rough bodywork.

- Fabricate and repair seat frames, bodies, and chassis using welding and torch cutting.

- Issue parts when the supervisor is unavailable and work independently when required.

- Maintain shop equipment, tools, office furniture, and facility equipment.

- Instruct other employees on the proper use of automotive equipment, power take-offs, winches, etc.

- Balance wheels and tires and repair or change tire and wheel assemblies.

Tools used include a wide variety of hand and power tools, jacks, presses, lifting devices, electrical and pneumatic equipment, computerized testing devices, front-end alignment machines, and tire changing equipment. The technician will also use a computerized transportation system to enter and retrieve data and create work orders.

This role may also support related business and administrative activities such as backend meter processing, corrosion processing, leak/damage prevention, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, and cross-functional training.

Shift work, on-call responsibilities, and use of a personal vehicle may be required.

What You Have/What You Need:

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- A combination of five (5) years of recent work experience as an ASE-certified auto or truck mechanic OR graduation from an accredited career/technical institute in the automotive field with at least two (2) years of recent ASE-certified experience, including servicing DOT vehicles.

Licensing & Certifications (Required within 8 months of hire):

- Valid CDL driver’s license (Class A or B)

- DOT Medical Card

- Forklift Qualification

- ASE Certifications: T8- Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck & G1- Auto Maintenance & Light Repair

- Additional certifications as required to perform Maryland and/or Virginia safety and emissions inspections

Other Requirements:

- CDL holders are subject to testing under federal highway regulations

- Basic computer skills & ability to work independently and safely

- Willingness to work shifts, be on-call, and use personal vehicle as needed

Please note that current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.