« Full Profile of WGL Holdings Inc.
What kind of skills do you look for in an employee?
We look for talented, highly motivated individuals who are committed to providing safe, reliable service to our customers.
What flexible job opportunities does your company support?
Telecommuting.
What is your telecommuting policy?
After six months of employment, management employees may request to telecommute for 1-2 days per week.
Does your company offer child care on the premises?
No.
Does your company offer any unique benefits or perks? (i.e. gym memberships, free lunch, your birthday off)
Discounted gym membership.
What kind of educational training does your company provide? Do you offer tuition reimbursement?
Employees in our operations positions receive a wide variety of training to ensure they are qualified to perform the tasks of their jobs. We also have a leadership development program for supervisory employees, and interactions skills training for non-supervisory employees. Our tuition reimbursement is a maximum of $5,250 per year for job-related or degree programs.
Does your company offer commuting benefits?
Metro checks and transportation reimbursement accounts for parking.
Why should people work for your company?
Washington Gas has been serving customers in the greater Washington D.C. area for over 156 years. Washington Gas was rated third out of 17 gas utilities in the east for residential customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power Gas Utility Residential Satisfaction Survey. For the fourth consecutive year, WGL Holdings was listed as one of America's 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Responsibility Officer Corporation. WGL Holdings was also named by "Black Enterprise" magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity in the U.S. Washington Gas was recognized for the 10th consecutive year as a leader in accident prevention and workplace safety by the American Gas Association.
Are you hiring or do you plan to hire this year?
Yes. Our primary hiring needs are for the entry-level, union-eligible positions of meter readers and helper mechanics; and for a variety of positions in the finance organization.
What kinds of philanthropic programs or volunteer activities does your company participate in or provide?
Our signature philanthropic program is the Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF). Founded nearly a quarter century ago in collaboration with the Salvation Army to assist residents who do not qualify for, or who have exhausted, government assistance. This year WAFF disbursed $890,000 to help more that 8,400 residents in the DC metropolitan area.
This year, employees made donations to assist more than 200 charities nationwide. Volunteers donated thousands of hours of their own time to help our less fortunate neighbors.
