Fitter Apprentice
About The Position
We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Fitter Apprentice - Apprenticeships in our SE Wisconsin locations. This position is represented by We Energies L2006 Union.Job Summary There is a State of Wisconsin indentured apprenticeship program associated with this occupation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply to our Distribution Worker Apprenticeship (Req 6202) for full consideration. 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.”
Requirements
- 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.
- Valid Drivers license is required
- Gas Operations Test (GOT): DAT-Mechanical Reasoning- Ability to understand mechanic concepts. DAT-Space Relations-Ability to visualize forms in space. DAT-Numerical-Assessment designed to measure an individual's understanding of numerical relationships and facility in handling numerical concepts. PPM-Perceptual Reasoning-Measures your ability to rotate objects and assemble multiple objects in space.NEO-PI3-Personality measure. Suggested Preparation: Review of basic arithmetic skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, fractions, etc. There are no practice tests or brochures for this test.
- Distribution Worker Structured Interview (DSWK): Competencies include: Safety Awareness, Building Customer Loyalty, Initiating Action, Work Standards, Managing Work, Energy, and Communication Skills.
- 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.”
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
