Philadelphia Gas Works
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The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.
Become part of the PGW Team!
DISTRIBUTION WORKER/LABORER
Starting Pay Rate - $20.97/hr
The Distribution Worker excavates, cleans, maintains and prepares gas mains throughout the city of Philadelphia. This position is 100% outdoors and 100% shift work. You must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and must be available to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime is mandatory. The Distribution Worker must be able to lift and manipulate heavy equipment such as jackhammers, shovels, etc. If hired you will be assigned to locations throughout the city of Philadelphia so you must have your own transportation to work sites, this includes SEPTA.
Operate various pneumatic tools. Manually excavate with short handle and long handle shovels. Apply protective wraps to gas mains and service pipes. Use scalers and files to clean and prepare gas mains and services for additions and replacements. Must be capable to perform heavy lifting associated with gas main construction and maintenance.This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol tested position. This position is subject to Federal drug testing requirements which includes testing for substances including but not limited to marijuana
We offer a strong benefit package that includes free basic health and dental insurance. PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.
Location: 5000 Summerdale Ave Philadelphia, PA 19124
While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted. Local candidates will be given preference – interview expenses are not funded
Since February 8, 1836, when the first employees of the newly formed Gas Works lit forty-six lights along Second Street, PGW has been serving the fine people of Philadelphia 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Today PGW is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the country. We manage and maintain a system of over 6,000 miles of gas mains and service pipes that deliver an annual 78 billion cubic feet of safe, reliable natural gas to our 500,000 customers each year.
Make Your Move to PGW
At PGW, we take pride in being part of the solution for America’s future, burning the cleanest fossil fuel available, reducing pollution and keeping jobs, business and energy resources here in America. Join us and be a part of an award-winning team:
Your Job, Your Benefits
PGW employees can choose from a variety of benefit plans to best meet their individual needs. We offer packages from Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice, Aetna and Keystone HMO, as well as prescription and dental plans.
Comprehensive Benefits Programs
These are just a few of the extra benefits you can enjoy as a valued PGW employee: