Locator

Career finder•Sturgeon Bay, WI

6d•$25 - $32

About The Position

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Locator in our Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin location. Locators typically work during construction season and are subject to seasonal layoffs. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE. Job Summary A Locator at WPS processes, sorts and clears locate requests. They also do field locates and mark underground gas, electric and fiber optic facilities as required to fulfill Digger’s Hotline requests.

Requirements

High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Completion of technical school program in Natural Gas Distribution or Electrical Power Distribution
Experience as a gas and/or electric facilities locator
Experience working in a construction field or working outdoors

Responsibilities

Process locate requests:
Sort locate requests received daily
Use facilities maps (FAAR system) to determine facilities present at location requested
Determine if locate requests can be cleared (no conflict) without field visit
Complete necessary paperwork/provide documentation
Determine efficient route for completing locate requests requiring to be field checked
Locate and mark underground gas, electric and fiber optic facilities:
Use facilities maps (FAAR system) to determine facilities present at location requested
Visually check area to determine if gas, electric or fiber optic facilities are present
Use locating equipment to locate the route of the gas, electric and/or fiber optic facilities
Open and work within padmounted transformers and secondary pedestals as necessary to temporarily install locating equipment to properly mark electric facilities
Mark the route of the underground facilities present in the area described on the locate request with paint or flags
Complete necessary paperwork/provide documentation
Attend requested field meetings
Provide customer service:
Complete all locate requests within the required time line
Maintain customer/contractor appointments
Relay customer requests to appropriate personnel