Underground Equipment Operator

Job Summary

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Underground Equipment Operator in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local 2150.

Job Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of underground conduit and manhole systems used for transmission, sub-transmission, secondary, primary, and energized substations for the entire WE territory
• Digging splice pits for URD and cable repairs using heavy equipment and by hand
• Tailgate conferencing, job prep work, material ordering, job layout, traffic control, and barricading

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in operation of construction equipment, including earth excavation and/or aerial lift equipment (i.e., backhoes, trenchers, cranes, excavators, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving
• The selected applicant must 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

Candidates

• Must demonstrate comprehension of pictured mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulley systems, water flow, etc.
• Must have arithmetic skills in calculating distances shown in prints and drawings
• Must be able to read and understand written material

Pay Information

Minimum Posting Range: $27.16
Maximum Posting Range: $45.34

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs.

At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.