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WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Seasonal Locators at the following locations; Oshkosh, Two Rivers, Coleman, Green Bay, Minocqua, Sturgeon Bay, Wausau, Sheboygan, Wabeno, Rhinelander, and Stevens Point. Locators typically work during construction season and are subject to seasonal layoffs.  This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.


Pay & Benefits:

  • Starting pay is $25.34 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.

 

Benefits Include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Paid Holidays

 

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. 

 

Job 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

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
  • Valid Drivers License

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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