WGL - Maintenance Mechanic I

Job description

Job Description Union: Yes: Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96 Rate Classification: Grade 5A- $34.33 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement 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, cast‑iron, and steel pipe, as well as fabricating plastic fittings. Wh...