What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student - Field Gas Work position at WEC Energy Group?
WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Student - Field Gas Worker (Student Laborer-Operator Qualified) in our Wausau, Wisconsin location. These are full-time summer positions beginning in May or June.
This position is full-time Monday-Friday, 7 : 00am- 3 : 30pm with a half hour unpaid lunch during the summer months.
Starting pay : $18.27
Job Summary
Student Laborers perform operator qualification duties (i.e. meter maintenance, cathodic protection reading, gas leak surveys, atmospheric corrosion surveys, facilities inspection, meter painting, and miscellaneous duties (e.g. cleaning, maintenance, clerical functions) as assigned by the department. Student laborers work may be performed in the corporate offices, district offices, power plants, service center, warehouse, and other field locations.
Job Responsibilities
Student Laborer duties may include (based on location & business need) :
- Meter Painting (Using Cathodic Protection Reading techniques within Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 199)
- Gas Leak Survey (e.g. Check for gas leaks, document, and escalate appropriately)
- Facility Inspections (e.g. Inspect meter sets for gas odor or damage caused by vehicles or ice. Look for obstructions. Check for extreme settling, support problems and for exhaust vents above the meter set.)
- Atmospheric Corrosion Survey (e.g. perform survey to identify and / or prevent atmospheric corrosion, pitting corrosion, or loose paint)
- Outdoor Maintenance (e.g. yard maintenance / planting, lawn mowing, painting, snow removal, wash / dry vehicles, equipment, & facilities, basic landscaping, window washing, etc.)
- Clerical / Customer Service (e.g. filing, copying, shredding, data entry, basic computer support, sending parcels, delivering mail / packages, answer phones, assist department on projects, etc.)
- All other laborer duties as assigned (e.g. running equipment to field locations, flagging, errands, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
End Date : 02 / 16 / 2025
Minimum Posting Range : $18.27
Maximum Posting Range : $20.37
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.
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