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WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Conveyor Operator at our Weston Power Plant located in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin. 

Work Hours:

• This position works a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting pay is $33.12 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.
  • Benefits Include:
    • Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
    • 401K Plan
    • Paid Time Off 
    • Paid Holidays

Job Summary

As a Conveyor Operator, you will work in a team atmosphere to ensure continual generation of electricity by transporting coal and operating and maintaining conveyor system, dust elimination system, and fly ash handling facilities. 

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of coal and flyash handling facilities
• Operate coal handling and dust collection equipment
  • operate conveyor system
  • adjust controls to regulate rate of coal movement
  • collect samples for laboratory tests
  • monitor and inspect conveying equipment
  • submit requests for repair or investigation
• Assist in maintaining coal and yard equipment, facilities, roadways, track system, ash disposal areas, drainage system, and yard area
  • monitor and inspect equipment, facilities and yard
  • lubricate, clean and adjust equipment
  • perform minor equipment maintenance
  • perform vacuuming 
  • assist with duties and tasks, under the direction of a qualified union person, in other departments when required
• Assist in railcar unloading
  • monitor and inspect train unloading equipment
  • assist Coal and Yard operator with train unloading, as needed
  • operate locomotive and assist with railcar switching 
• Operate fly ash handling facilities
  • grease and lubricate valves and equipment as required
  • operate fly ash unloading equipment
  • load and unload trucks
• Prevent jamming and damage to conveyor system
  • clean and dislodge materials from under conveyors
  • oil and grease conveyor and related equipment
• Maintain logs and required paperwork
  • record data such as environmental forms and logs, material moved, weight, and operating condition of equipment
• Follow safe work practices and maintain environmental awareness  
• Identify hazards and take corrective action as required.  Participate in the Energy Control Program, where trained and qualified
• Provide relief for other positions as required and work without assistance in job areas where sufficient knowledge and training are present
  • obtain necessary training
  • participate in on-the-job training and perform on the job training for others
  • learn duties of coal and yard positions
• Respond to emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED
• 1 year industrial or construction trade-related experience is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Heavy equipment and/or material handling equipment experience is desirable

End Date: 05/01/2025 

Minimum Posting Range:  $33.12 

Maximum Posting Range:  $48.46 

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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Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

Location: 

Kronenwetter, WI, US, 54455-0007

Company:  Wisconsin Public Service (WPS)

Req ID:  5326