WGL- Natural Gas Technician
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Construction Labor / Trades
Union: Yes
Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96
Rate Classification: Grade 3- $26.41 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Washington Gas is hiring Natural Gas Technicians!
Join our team and help maintain safe, reliable gas transportation across VA, MD, and DC. In this role, you'll assist with maintaining gas facilities, support crews with manual excavation and pneumatic tools, and operate company vehicles. Work involves rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation, and after training, you may be assigned to any station within our service area.
If you're ready for a hands-on role with great benefits and growth opportunities, apply today and power your future with Washington Gas!
What You’ll Do- Assist with emergency and priority situations to ensure safe and reliable service.
- Support the lead person and senior employees to maintain equipment in working order.
- Retrieve necessary tools and equipment to perform repairs.
- Adhere to Washington Gas Engineering & Operating standards and all company policies and procedures.
- Follow all Federal, State, and Local codes.
- Complete or verify all documents associated with each job.
- Ensure work is completed within the given timeframe.
- Maintain personal and job site safety at all times.
- Install and remove protective barriers (such as shoring material).
- Follow proper excavation practices according to company standards.
- Load and unload required materials.
- Work in confined spaces and wear a respirator when working in gaseous atmospheres or confined spaces.
- Breakers, rammers, clay spades, drills, cutters, saws, and other tools.
- Use hand excavation tools.
- Follow proper procedures when excavating near or around other utilities.
- Leak investigations, grading, detection, and surveys.
- Valve inspections and drip monitoring.
- Tightening, adjusting, and repairing basic/minor leakage.
- Read and interpret company records, including quad maps and map books.
- Communicate with customers and co-workers electronically and in person.
- Represent Washington Gas professionally to maintain good customer relations and company reputation.
- Order materials needed for daily activities.
- Secure and store materials safely.
- Dispose of excess debris properly.
- Keep vehicle clean and orderly.
- Follow guidelines for returning damaged material.
- Inspect, test, and document findings for company equipment, including CGI, fire extinguishers, PPE, and more.
- May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities such as storeroom cycle counts and audits, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-outs, and cross‑functional training activities.
- High School diploma or equivalent. (G.E.D.)
- At least 6 months of experience preferred in construction or mechanical trade such as 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.
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 the position.
- CDL holders are subject to testing under federal highway regulations.
Shift Work:
Required
Use Of Personal Vehicle:
As required
Please note that current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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