Construction Lead

We Energies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, seeks a Construction Lead (Building Mechanic) for West Allis and Appleton, WI. Provide a full range of civil and building construction, repair, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance for company properties and substations.

Responsibilities include site layout, concrete and masonry work, rough carpentry, steel fabrication, heavy equipment operation, and interpreting drawings.

Qualifications

• Journeyman status in carpentry or masonry, or 5+ years of hands-on carpentry/masonry in the last 10 years.
• Valid driver’s license; must obtain CDL.
• State certification in structural welding within 180 days.
• Position requires CDL; CDL is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Site layout and related surveying.
• Concrete and masonry work.
• Rough carpentry.
• Steel fabrication and installation.
• Heavy equipment operation.
• Interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Assist electricians in grounding and wiring tasks.
• Install underground conduit and manholes.
• Install and repair doors, windows, walls, ceilings, and finishes.
• Major construction and facility additions.
• Maintenance and repair of substations and company properties.

Education

Journeyman Carpenter

Journeyman Mason

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Structural Welding Certification

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Construction Lead (Building Mechanic) in our West Allis, Wisconsin and Appleton, WI locations. This position is represented by L2150. Job Summary Provide a full range of civil and building construction, repair, renovation, remodeling, and maintenance for company properties and substations, as well as other private and public properties.

Job Responsibilities

• Site layout and related surveying.
• Concrete and masonry work.
• Rough carpentry.
• Steel fabrication and installation.
• Heavy equipment operation.
• Interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Assist electricians in the installation of ground grids.
• Install underground conduit and manholes.
• Install and repair doors, windows, walls, ceilings, catwalks, locks.
• Siding.
• Roofing.
• Flooring (carpet and tile).
• Install cabinets and other finish work.
• Repair office furniture, partitions, countertops, - Move office equipment and furniture.
• Maintain exterior grounds including snowplowing, landscape restoration, fence repair, and parking lot and sidewalk repairs.
• Office remodeling.
• Painting and wall covering.
• Major construction and facility additions.
• Repair and seal electrical vault entrance hatchways, roofs, ceilings, vent covers, and openings.
• Concrete and masonry repairs.
• Rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry.
• Operation of all shop equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Build cabinets, displays, furniture, and plastic laminate work.
• Solid surface material and plastic fabrication.
• Right-of-way and line tower repairs.
• Road grading and repairs.
• Dump site grading.
• Trenching and dewatering.
• Demolition and removal of concrete and steel structures and foundations.
• Clean up and restoration of PCB spills.
• Concrete core drilling and sawing.
• Fence construction and repairs.
• Heavy equipment moving and lifting.
• Design, build, and estimate various wood and metal projects.
• Welding and metal fabrication of specialty items for new construction and repairs of substations, vaults, transformers, breakers, and towers.
• Maintenance assistance at PBNP under Peak Maintenance Agreement.

Qualifications Positions In Carpentry And Masonry Will Require Journey level status as a carpenter or mason respectively. In lieu of a journey level status, a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in the carpentry/masonry trade within past 10 years. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s requirements for driving. Positions in fabrication will require employees to acquire a state certification in structural welding within 180 days. The selected applicant must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). We Energies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.