Construction Lead (Building Mechanic)
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Construction Lead (Building Mechanic) in West Allis, Wisconsin and Appleton, WI.
About the role
Provide a full range of civil and building construction, repair, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance for company properties and substations, as well as other private and public properties.
Responsibilities
- Site layout and related surveying
- Concrete and masonry work
- Rough carpentry
- Steel fabrication and installation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications
- Assist electricians in the installation of ground grids
- Install underground conduit and manholes
- Install and repair doors, windows, walls, ceilings, catwalks, locks, siding, roofing, flooring (carpet and tile)
- Install cabinets and other finish work
- Repair office furniture, partitions, countertops
- Move office equipment and furniture
- Maintain exterior grounds including snowplowing, landscape restoration, fence repair, and parking lot and sidewalk repairs
- Office remodeling
- Painting and wall covering
- Major construction and facility additions
- Repair and seal electrical vault entrance hatchways, roofs, ceilings, vent covers, and openings
- Concrete and masonry repairs
- Rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry
- Operation of all shop equipment in a safe and productive manner
- Build cabinets, displays, furniture, and plastic laminate work
- Solid surface material and plastic fabrication
- Right-of-way and line tower repairs
- Road grading and repairs
- Dump site grading
- Trenching and dewatering
- Demolition and removal of concrete and steel structures and foundations
- Clean up and restoration of PCB spills
- Concrete core drilling and sawing
- Fence construction and repairs
- Heavy equipment moving and lifting
- Design, build, and estimate various wood and metal projects
- Welding and metal fabrication of specialty items for new construction and repairs of substations, vaults, transformers, breakers, and towers
- Maintenance assistance at PBNP under Peak Maintenance Agreement
Requirements
- Journey level status as a carpenter or mason, or a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the carpentry/masonry trade within the past 10 years
- Valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving
- For fabrication roles: acquire a state certification in structural welding within 180 days
- Obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) within 90 days of entry into the job
- Comply with DOT Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drug and alcohol testing requirements
Qualifications
Testing requirements: Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) - comprehension of pictured mechanical principles (gears, levers, pulley systems, water flow), arithmetic skills for calculating distances in prints and drawings, and ability to read and understand written material.
Suggested preparation: Review basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, fractions) and basic mechanical principles.
Pay
Minimum posting range: $32.03 per hour
Maximum posting range: $53.35 per hour
The starting salary within the pay range will be based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business needs.