Utility Laborer

WEC Energy Group • Milwaukee, WI

385d

About The Position

The Utility Laborer position at We Energies involves performing and assisting with various tasks related to the operation, maintenance, construction, and documentation of the natural gas distribution system. This role is essential for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of utility services in the Metro Milwaukee Area.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with driving requirements.
• Must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within 90 days of entry into the job.
• Compliance with DOT CDL drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Reading, mechanical aptitude, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of properties of natural gas.
• Knowledge of safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Situational awareness, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing work objectives, communication skills, dealing with irate customers, physical strength and manual dexterity, mental stamina, adaptability to extreme weather and working conditions.
• Working knowledge of fire training, confined spaces, meter reading, construction and repair standards, and emergency response procedures.
• Computer literacy and understanding of construction print and map.

Responsibilities

• Installation and testing of meters.
• Work at regulation stations.
• Determine locations of company facilities based on GIS records.
• Spot employees while moving vehicle equipment.
• Hand digging and backfilling of excavations.
• Installation of erosion control measures.
• Cutting and threading steel pipe.
• Preparation and inspection of material for installation.
• Secure areas with cation tape, barricades, cones, flashers, plywood, fencing, etc.
• Leak testing with soap and conducting inside and outside leak investigations including appliance safety inspections.
• Emergency response duties.
• Independently perform maintenance and preparatory tasks in support of field operations work.
• Painting of company and customer piping/equipment.
• Fabrication of threading and bolted piping assemblies.
• Material stocking of supplies for in-field use.
• CDL training and practice.
• Operation of hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Select and complete door hangers for customer communication.
• Cleaning of tools and equipment, including valve box painting and maintenance.
• Identification of corrosion.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $30.63 to $33.47 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED