Underground Equipment Operator
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 L2150. The role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground conduit and manhole systems used for various electrical transmission and substation purposes throughout the WE territory. Responsibilities include digging splice pits for underground residential distribution (URD) and cable repairs, both with heavy equipment and manually. Additionally, the operator will be involved in tailgate conferencing, job preparation, material ordering, job layout, and implementing traffic control and barricading measures.
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.)
- Applicant must have a 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
- Applicant must 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
Benefits
- We Energies benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
