Distribution Worker - WEC Energy Group

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies, with the operational expertise and financial resources to serve the Midwest’s energy needs safely, reliably and responsibly.

Our subsidiaries focus on reliable service, customer satisfaction and shareholder value. Together, we provide energy services to more than 4.5 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. Our combined assets allow operating efficiencies across 70,600 miles of electric distribution lines, 50,700 miles of natural gas distribution and transmission lines, and 7,100 megawatts of reliable power plant capacity.

Our family of companies is committed to delivering world-class reliability and the very best customer care anywhere. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters.

Job Title: Distribution Worker

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

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

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

• 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.