Underground Equipment Operator

Career finder•Milwaukee, WI

14d•$27 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Underground Equipment Operator in their Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local 2150. The role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground conduit and manhole systems used for various electrical transmission and substation purposes across the entire WE territory. Responsibilities include digging splice pits for underground residential distribution (URD) and cable repairs using heavy equipment and by hand, as well as performing tailgate conferencing, job preparation, material ordering, job layout, traffic control, and barricading.

Requirements

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
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 may be required to demonstrate their ability to perform the physical functions of the position by completing a Physical Capacity Evaluation
Comprehension of pictured mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulley systems, water flow, etc.
Arithmetic skills in calculating distances shown in prints and drawings
Ability to read and understand written material

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