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We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Distribution Worker - Apprenticeships in our SE Wisconsin locations.  

Job Summary

There is a State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship program associated with this occupation

Job 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:  4/14/2025

Minimum Experience Required

• 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.

End Date: 01/17/2025

Minimum Posting Range:  $34.81 

Maximum Posting Range:  $46.41 

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.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Location: 

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53209

Company:  We Energies (WE)

Req ID:  4741

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee