Electrician 6 Maintenance & Construction

WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking an Electrician 6 Maintenance & Construction or higher in our Wausau, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm - Monday - Friday

Pay & Benefits

• Starting pay is $37.05 and offers regular increases per the bargaining agreement.
  
  
  

Benefits Include

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

Job Summary

Assist in ensuring safe and efficient substation and transmission (S&T) electrical operations by performing maintenance and construction of substation equipment and transmission lines, installing and maintaining control devices, organizing work assignments, and completing necessary documents.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in performing electrical maintenance and construction of substation equipment and transmission lines:
• operate high voltage switching equipment
• perform simple hot stick work
• perform rubber protective goods application
• work on energized conductors above 600 volts
• work in energized contact areas under observation of electrician class 1 or higher
• observe and follow work procedures and safety practices
• perform work according to construction standards and procedures
• Assist in ensuring efficient organization of work assignments:
• obtain required tools, materials, and prints
• contact appropriate people to carry out assignments
• Maintain necessary documents and complete paperwork:
• prepare reports following accounting procedures
• complete field revisions on drawings and records
• Provide relief for other positions as required, and work without assistance in job areas where sufficient knowledge and training are present
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED and one of the following:
• Associates Degree in an Electrical field or equivalent
• Obtained Journeyman status in an Electrical, Instrument or I&E trade
• Equivalent Armed Forces training
• Valid drivers license
• Must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within 6 months
  
  

Testing Requirements

• Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST): Comprehension of pictured mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulley systems, water flow, etc.; arithmetic skills in calculating distances shown in prints and drawings; and the ability to read and understand written material.
  
  
  

End Date: 11/17/2025

Minimum Posting Range: $37.05

Maximum Posting Range: $58.90

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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Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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.