Utility Laborer

Career finder•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$32 - $35

About The Position

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Utility Laborers in our Metro Milwaukee Area. This position is represented by our We Energies L2006 Union.Job Summary Performs and assists other Field Operations personnel in all aspects of the operation, maintenance, construction, installation and documentation of the utility’s natural gas distribution system.Job Responsibilities

Requirements

High School Diploma, HSED, or GED is required
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
The applicant must comply with DOT Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drug and alcohol testing requirements
Reading, mechanical aptitude and math skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of properties of natural gas
Knowledge of safety rules and PPE requirements
Critical abilities include situational awareness, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing work objectives, communication skills, dealing with irate customers, physical strength and manual dexterity, mental stamina, adaptability to extreme weather and working conditions
Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the occupation
Other important requirements include computer literacy, construction print and map reading

Responsibilities

Installation and testing of meters.
Work at regulation stations.
Determining locations of company facilities based on GIS records.
Spotting of employees while moving vehicle equipment.
Hand digging.
Backfilling of excavations.
Installation of erosion control measures.
Cutting and threading steel pipe.
Preparation and inspection of material for installation.
Securement of areas with cation tape, barricades, cones, flashers, plywood, fencing, etc.
Leak testing with soap. Inside and Outside Leak investigations including appliance safety inspections.
Emergency Response.
Independently perform maintenance and preparatory tasks in support of field operations work.
Painting of company and customer piping/equipment.
Fabrication of threading and bolted piping assemblies.
Material stocking of supplies for in-field use.
CDL Training and Practice.
Operation of hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Select and complete door hangers for customer communication.
Cleaning of tools and equipment Valve box painting and maintenance.
Identification of corrosion