Project Worker - PGL

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

Benefits offered by this job

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 covers safety inspections, shut-offs, and meter reading, with shifts Monday–Friday or Tue–Sat across shop locations in the city.

Mileage reimbursement may be required; the position is seasonal, with a tentative start late Jan 2027 and end around December. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and 1+ years in manual

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Experience with hand/power/air tools is preferred.
• Ability to operate a computer for basic data entry is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance and operations duties including safety inspections, shut-offs, and meter reading.
• Work Monday–Friday or Tue–Sat shifts across Chicago locations.
• Seasonal role February–December with potential layoffs and mileage reimbursement may be required.

Skills

Manual labor tools

Customer facing

Computer usage

Education

High School Diploma / GED

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.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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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.