WGL - Maintenance Mechanic I
AltaGas, Springfield, VA, United States
Union Information
Union: Yes
Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96
Rate Classification: Grade 5A – $34.33 per hour
Number of Positions Available: 1
Position Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic I plays a key role in supporting both field and shop operations by maintaining, repairing, and overhauling a wide range of tools and equipment used across the organization. This position is responsible for examining, dismantling, assembling, adjusting, and testing tools to ensure safe and reliable performance. The role involves operating power tools, performing various shop and field duties, and assisting with operations, maintenance, and construction activities as directed.
In this position, you will perform specialized fieldwork such as drilling and tapping steel, cast iron, and plastic mains; conducting air, nitrogen, and hydrostatic testing; and performing nitrogen purges, drawdown, and flaring operations. The Maintenance Mechanic I also receives, stores, and issues tools, equipment, materials, and parts, and completes tasks such as cutting plastic, castiron, and steel pipe, as well as fabricating plastic fittings.
What This Role Delivers
Respond to and assess emergency and priority situations.
Quickly respond to location.
Accurately report situations and means for control and repair.
Take necessary measures to ensure safety to life and property.
Operate valves, squeeze offs, plugs or other appropriate equipment to reduce or shutdown gas pressure.
Drive vehicles to job sites.
Perform tie-in related activities including tapping, stopping, purging, flaring and drawdown operations.
Responsible for adhering to Company Standards, policies and procedures.
Responsible for adhering to Federal, State and Local Codes.
Complete and verify all documents associated with job.
Take lead in seeing work is completed within given timeframe.
Load and unload material.
Make repairs to tools and equipment.
Store, issue, receive and inventory equipment.
Fabricate plastic fittings.
Clean and organize the shop.
Assists in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Shop and Field Related Work
Assist in the installation, maintenance and construction of gas mains and services.
Assist in tightening, adjusting and repairing minor leaks and performing valve maintenance.
Work in confined spaces.
Wear respirator while working in gaseous atmosphere or confined space.
Operate power tools.
Tools
Operate pneumatic tools: breakers, jack hammers, compactors and drills.
Use power equipment and machinery: saws, drill presses, cranes, forklift, ironworker, hydraulic presses.
Use numerous hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic and electric.
Specialized Tasks
Perform drilling and tapping cast iron, steel and plastic mains.
Perform stopping operations on steel, cast iron and plastic mains by use of squeeze offs, mechanical stoppers and bagging.
Fuse plastic mains and manufactured plastic fittings.
Monitor pressure gauges continuously during stop‑off operations.
Perform air, nitrogen and hydrostatic pressure testing and air and nitrogen purging.
Operate core drill.
Operate equipment utilized to reduce carbon emissions including drawdown compressor and flaring.
Cut steel, plastic and cast‑iron pipe by various means/methods.
Interpret Company Records
Ability to read area maps.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Able to understand schematics.
Keep accurate records for tools and equipment issued maintenance records and damage reports.
Able to fill out stock forms and shop orders.
Communication
Use of terminology and professionalism while communicating on radio.
Able to professionally represent Company and maintain good working relationships while communicating with other employees and contractors.
Stock Equipment and Company Vehicles
Order materials needed for daily activities.
Secure and store materials safely.
Properly dispose of excess debris.
Keep vehicle neat and clean.
Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
Hazardous Conditions
Extreme heat, dust, welding fumes, electrical shock, eye strain and burns.
Additional Activities
May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (e.g. backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean‑out, cross functional training activities, etc.).
What You'll Need
High School diploma or equivalent GED.
Basic computer skills.
Must successfully complete and maintain all assigned training modules, qualifying exams and field clearances.
Pre‑Hire Requirements
Internal Employees: Must currently be a crew assistant or greater in Below Ground Field Ops with at least 2 years consecutive experience & currently have a CDL‑Class B.
External Employees: Must have at least 2 years experience drilling, tapping and stopping pipe and/or fittings using equipment utilized by the Welding, Tie In & Fabrication Shop on Washington Gas facilities.
Upon Hire
Must pass gas odor recognition testing, successfully complete respiratory qualification to include all hygiene requirements needed to wear a tight‑fitting respirator.
Must successfully complete all assigned training modules, qualifying exams and field clearances (Maintenance Mechanic School).
Licenses/Certifications
Valid Driver's License.
FMC, CDL‑Class B, Operating Engineer-Class A, PPJ‑Fusion and Forklift qualification are required.
Must meet Company driving standards.
What We Offer
Competitive starting pay rate of $34.33 per hour.
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)
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 on 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (Canada)
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.
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Union: Yes
Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96
Rate Classification: Grade 5A – $34.33 per hour
Number of Positions Available: 1
Position Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic I plays a key role in supporting both field and shop operations by maintaining, repairing, and overhauling a wide range of tools and equipment used across the organization. This position is responsible for examining, dismantling, assembling, adjusting, and testing tools to ensure safe and reliable performance. The role involves operating power tools, performing various shop and field duties, and assisting with operations, maintenance, and construction activities as directed.
In this position, you will perform specialized fieldwork such as drilling and tapping steel, cast iron, and plastic mains; conducting air, nitrogen, and hydrostatic testing; and performing nitrogen purges, drawdown, and flaring operations. The Maintenance Mechanic I also receives, stores, and issues tools, equipment, materials, and parts, and completes tasks such as cutting plastic, castiron, and steel pipe, as well as fabricating plastic fittings.
What This Role Delivers
Respond to and assess emergency and priority situations.
Quickly respond to location.
Accurately report situations and means for control and repair.
Take necessary measures to ensure safety to life and property.
Operate valves, squeeze offs, plugs or other appropriate equipment to reduce or shutdown gas pressure.
Drive vehicles to job sites.
Perform tie-in related activities including tapping, stopping, purging, flaring and drawdown operations.
Responsible for adhering to Company Standards, policies and procedures.
Responsible for adhering to Federal, State and Local Codes.
Complete and verify all documents associated with job.
Take lead in seeing work is completed within given timeframe.
Load and unload material.
Make repairs to tools and equipment.
Store, issue, receive and inventory equipment.
Fabricate plastic fittings.
Clean and organize the shop.
Assists in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Shop and Field Related Work
Assist in the installation, maintenance and construction of gas mains and services.
Assist in tightening, adjusting and repairing minor leaks and performing valve maintenance.
Work in confined spaces.
Wear respirator while working in gaseous atmosphere or confined space.
Operate power tools.
Tools
Operate pneumatic tools: breakers, jack hammers, compactors and drills.
Use power equipment and machinery: saws, drill presses, cranes, forklift, ironworker, hydraulic presses.
Use numerous hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic and electric.
Specialized Tasks
Perform drilling and tapping cast iron, steel and plastic mains.
Perform stopping operations on steel, cast iron and plastic mains by use of squeeze offs, mechanical stoppers and bagging.
Fuse plastic mains and manufactured plastic fittings.
Monitor pressure gauges continuously during stop‑off operations.
Perform air, nitrogen and hydrostatic pressure testing and air and nitrogen purging.
Operate core drill.
Operate equipment utilized to reduce carbon emissions including drawdown compressor and flaring.
Cut steel, plastic and cast‑iron pipe by various means/methods.
Interpret Company Records
Ability to read area maps.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Able to understand schematics.
Keep accurate records for tools and equipment issued maintenance records and damage reports.
Able to fill out stock forms and shop orders.
Communication
Use of terminology and professionalism while communicating on radio.
Able to professionally represent Company and maintain good working relationships while communicating with other employees and contractors.
Stock Equipment and Company Vehicles
Order materials needed for daily activities.
Secure and store materials safely.
Properly dispose of excess debris.
Keep vehicle neat and clean.
Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
Hazardous Conditions
Extreme heat, dust, welding fumes, electrical shock, eye strain and burns.
Additional Activities
May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (e.g. backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean‑out, cross functional training activities, etc.).
What You'll Need
High School diploma or equivalent GED.
Basic computer skills.
Must successfully complete and maintain all assigned training modules, qualifying exams and field clearances.
Pre‑Hire Requirements
Internal Employees: Must currently be a crew assistant or greater in Below Ground Field Ops with at least 2 years consecutive experience & currently have a CDL‑Class B.
External Employees: Must have at least 2 years experience drilling, tapping and stopping pipe and/or fittings using equipment utilized by the Welding, Tie In & Fabrication Shop on Washington Gas facilities.
Upon Hire
Must pass gas odor recognition testing, successfully complete respiratory qualification to include all hygiene requirements needed to wear a tight‑fitting respirator.
Must successfully complete all assigned training modules, qualifying exams and field clearances (Maintenance Mechanic School).
Licenses/Certifications
Valid Driver's License.
FMC, CDL‑Class B, Operating Engineer-Class A, PPJ‑Fusion and Forklift qualification are required.
Must meet Company driving standards.
What We Offer
Competitive starting pay rate of $34.33 per hour.
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)
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 on 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (Canada)
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.
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