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Line Mechanic

We Energies
United States, Wisconsin, West Allis
Apr 01, 2025

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Line Mechanic's across our service territory.

Job Summary

The principal duties of the Line Mechanic occupation consist of performing the following activities: distribution and sub transmission line construction, maintenance and URD work, installation and removal of line equipment, service and street light installation and removal, transmission line construction and maintenance, substation construction and other miscellaneous duties. This employee regularly works aloft on de-energized and energized circuits; uses rubber gloves, sleeves, hot stick tools and other insulating devices as appropriate. This employee must respond to a reasonable amount of callout as necessary to restore customer service.

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

*Exact locations of openings to be determined, but could be anywhere in our service territory (South Eastern Wisconsin (Milwaukee and surrounding areas), Fox Valley, Iron Range (Iron Mountain/ Land O' Lakes))

Job Responsibilities

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

The principal duties of a Line Mechanic include:

  • Distribution and sub transmission line construction
  • Maintenance and URD work
  • Installation and removal of line equipment
  • Service and street light installation and removal
  • Transmission line construction and maintenance
  • Substation construction

This employee regularly works aloft on de-energized and energized circuits; uses rubber gloves, sleeves, hot stick tools and other insulating devices as appropriate. This employee must respond to a reasonable amount of callout as necessary to restore customer service and other miscellaneous duties.

Minimum Experience 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) in the State of Wisconsin (and Michigan, if applicable) within 90 days of entry into the job. Applicant must comply with DOT commercial driver's license (CDL) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
  • The selected applicant must reside within 30 driving miles (Troubleshooters in areas with 24/7 coverage and all Electric Operations employees in the southeast Wisconsin areas, must reside within 40 driving miles) of their headquarters or, if applicable, their crossroads location. In addition, employees in Customer Operations headquartered at a location that has an associated service territory may also reside within the applicable service center territory. Such employees will be required to relocate to meet this residency requirement within 18 months from date of physical transfer.
  • The selection process includes administration of the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test and a Working Aloft climbing test. NOTE: The Working Aloft Test for this posting is scheduled tentatively for May 13 or May 14. In addition, candidates must be required to demonstrate their ability to perform the physical functions of the position by completing a Physical Capacity Evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Electrical Power Distribution degree is preferred.

End Date: 04/22/2025

Minimum Posting Range: $31.66

Maximum Posting Range: $58.07

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.

WEC Energy Group benefits

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 / 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.

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