Underground Utilities Equipment Operator

We Energies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking an Underground Equipment Operator to install, maintain, and repair underground conduit and manhole systems across the WE territory. The role involves digging splice pits for URD and cable repairs using heavy equipment and manual methods, plus pre-job prep, material ordering, and coordinating traffic control.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of equipment operation experience, a valid driver's license (CDL within 90 days), and must

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating construction equipment including earth excavation and/or aerial lift equipment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a commercial driver's license within 90 days.
• Must comply with DOT CDL drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• May be required to demonstrate physical abilities via a Physical Capacity Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of underground conduit and manhole systems for the WE territory.
• Digging splice pits for URD and cable repairs using heavy equipment and by hand.
• Tailgate conferencing, job prep work, material ordering, job layout, traffic control, and barricading.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Valid driver's license

CDL within 90 days

DOT drug & alcohol testing

Physical Capacity Evaluation

Job description

We Energies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking an Underground Equipment Operator to install, maintain, and repair underground conduit and manhole systems across the WE territory. The role involves digging splice pits for URD and cable repairs using heavy equipment and manual methods, plus pre-job prep, material ordering, and coordinating traffic control.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of equipment operation experience, a valid driver's license (CDL within 90 days), and must