Distribution Worker Apprentice

Career finder•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$36 - $45

About The Position

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Distribution Worker - Apprenticeships in our SE Wisconsin locations. This position is represented by We Energies L2006 Union.Job Summmary There is a State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship program associated with this occupation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply to our Fitter Apprenticeship (Req 6344) for full considerationJob Responsibilities The Distribution Worker performs the following duties: Inspects and repairs customer natural gas house piping and appliances Relocate, remove, and install gas services and mains using power equipment such as: backhoes, trenchers, plows, boring machines. Assembles, installs, maintains and reads gas meters and meter set Turns gas on/off Investigates and repair gas leaks Repairing or assisting in repairs of damaged Company natural gas facilities Communicate to the dispatcher, customer, and/or assist emergency response personnel Performs compliance surveys Maintains vehicles and equipment Investigates high bill complaints Assists with construction and repair work Operates construction equipment Locates mains and services Maintains company buildings and grounds Miscellaneous duties as required or assigned Employees are expected to successfully complete WI Journeyman program and remain in an occupation associated with the Gas Distribution Apprentice (GDA) program (Distribution Worker, Distribution Worker – Welder, Fitter, Regulation Technician and Regulation Fitter Technician) for a period of 2 years.” Tentative Start Date: April 13th, 2026Minimum Qualifications The selected applicant must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of entry into the job. Statutory Requirements: The applicant must comply with D.O.T. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Part 199 pipeline drug and alcohol testing requirements. Will require the use of a respirator in certain situations. Applicant will be selected per the language and associated documents from Local 2006, Unit 1 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Letter Agreement 17: Gas Distribution Apprenticeship. Valid Drivers license is required Testing Requirements Gas Operations Test (GOT): DAT-Mechanical Reasoning- Ability to understand mechanic concepts. DAT-Space Relations-Ability to visualize forms in space. DAT-Numerical-Assessment designed to measure an individual's understanding of numerical relationships and facility in handling numerical concepts. PPM-Perceptual Reasoning-Measures your ability to rotate objects and assemble multiple objects in space.NEO-PI3-Personality measure. Suggested Preparation: Review of basic arithmetic skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, fractions, etc. There are no practice tests or brochures for this test. Distribution Worker Structured Interview (DSWK): Competencies include: Safety Awareness, Building Customer Loyalty, Initiating Action, Work Standards, Managing Work, Energy, and Communication Skills. End Date: 02/06/2026 Minimum Posting Range: $36.31 Maximum Posting Range: $44.63 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. WEC Energy Group benefits We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Learn more at Careers WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.EEO/AA policies and statements

Requirements

The selected applicant must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of entry into the job.
Statutory Requirements: The applicant must comply with D.O.T. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Part 199 pipeline drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Will require the use of a respirator in certain situations.
Applicant will be selected per the language and associated documents from Local 2006, Unit 1 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Letter Agreement 17: Gas Distribution Apprenticeship.
Valid Drivers license is required
Gas Operations Test (GOT): DAT-Mechanical Reasoning- Ability to understand mechanic concepts. DAT-Space Relations-Ability to visualize forms in space. DAT-Numerical-Assessment designed to measure an individual's understanding of numerical relationships and facility in handling numerical concepts. PPM-Perceptual Reasoning-Measures your ability to rotate objects and assemble multiple objects in space.NEO-PI3-Personality measure. Suggested Preparation: Review of basic arithmetic skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, fractions, etc. There are no practice tests or brochures for this test.
Distribution Worker Structured Interview (DSWK): Competencies include: Safety Awareness, Building Customer Loyalty, Initiating Action, Work Standards, Managing Work, Energy, and Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

Inspects and repairs customer natural gas house piping and appliances
Relocate, remove, and install gas services and mains using power equipment such as: backhoes, trenchers, plows, boring machines.
Assembles, installs, maintains and reads gas meters and meter set
Turns gas on/off
Investigates and repair gas leaks
Repairing or assisting in repairs of damaged Company natural gas facilities
Communicate to the dispatcher, customer, and/or assist emergency response personnel
Performs compliance surveys
Maintains vehicles and equipment
Investigates high bill complaints
Assists with construction and repair work
Operates construction equipment
Locates mains and services
Maintains company buildings and grounds
Miscellaneous duties as required or assigned