Project Worker - PGL

People Gas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 days PTO after 1 year

Medical benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Seasonal Project Workers in Chicago, Illinois. The role may require personal vehicle use with mileage reimbursement and is covered by UWUA Local 18007.

Average pay starts at $24.84 per hour, with benefits including medical coverage and 3 days of PTO after one year of service. The position runs February through December, with a tentative start in late January 2027 and potential seasonal layoffs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 1+ years of manual labor experience, including use of hand/power/air tools; customer-facing experience; basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance and operational duties including Inside Safety Inspections, shut-offs, and meter reading.
• Work assignments may rotate across shop locations in Chicago with Monday–Friday or Tue–Sat shifts.
• Seasonal position (February–December) with potential seasonal layoff; mileage reimbursement may be provided if company vehicle is not available.
• Position covered by UWUA Local 18007 collective bargaining agreement.

Skills

Manual labor

Customer facing

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma / HSED / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Air tools

Small heavy equipment

Job description

Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Project Workers in our Chicago, Illinois location. This position is represented by Peoples Gas L18007 Union.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay starting at $24.84 per hour
• 3 days of PTO after one year of service
• Benefits including medical, prescription and more

Tentative Start Date: Late January 2027 - Early February 2027

Job Responsibilities

As a Seasonal Project Worker you will be responsible for performing compliance and operations duties including Inside Safety Inspections, shut-offs, service crew work, and meter reading tasks. You may be assigned to any of our shop locations throughout the city of Chicago working a Monday-Friday or a Tuesday-Saturday shift. This is a seasonal opportunity, typically February - December and is subject to seasonal layoff. Use of your personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement may be required in lieu of a Company-issued vehicle. This position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with UWUA Local 18007.

The Business Unit operation hours are:

• Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Monday - Friday 3:30pm -12:00 Midnight

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSED, or GED
• Valid drivers license
• 1 or more years of experience in the following:
  • Manual labor using hand tools, power tools, air tools, or small heavy equipment
  • Working with the public, preferable in a customer facing position
  • Computer functionality such as operating a keyboard, mouse, navigating screens and data entry

End Date: 11/18/2027

Minimum Posting Range: $24.84

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.

WEC Energy Group benefits

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action. EEO/AA policies and statements