Locator

Career finder•Ashwaubenon, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group is looking for a Seasonal Locator in our Green Bay, Wisconsin location. Locators typically work during construction season and are subject to seasonal layoff. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.

Requirements

High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Completion of technical school program in Natural Gas Distribution or Electrical Power Distribution
Experience as a gas and/or electric facilities locator
Experience working in a construction field or working outdoors

Responsibilities

Process locate requests: Sort locate requests received daily, Use facilities maps (FAAR system) to determine facilities present at location requested, Determine if locate requests can be cleared (no conflict) without field visit, Complete necessary paperwork/provide documentation, Determine efficient route for completing locate requests requiring to be field checked.
Locate and mark underground gas, electric and fiber optic facilities: Use facilities maps (FAAR system) to determine facilities present at location requested, Visually check area to determine if gas, electric or fiber optic facilities are present, Use locating equipment to locate the route of the gas, electric and/or fiber optic facilities, Open and work within padmounted transformers and secondary pedestals as necessary to temporarily install locating equipment to properly mark electric facilities, Mark the route of the underground facilities present in the area described on the locate request with paint or flags, Complete necessary paperwork/provide documentation, Attend requested field meetings.
Provide customer service: Complete all locate requests within the required time line, Maintain customer/contractor appointments, Relay customer requests to appropriate personnel.