Line Mechanic - Apprentice Level
Alliant Energy

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy," it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We reward our highly hardworking and dedicated teams and give them the support they need to ensure their safety, wellness and financial security for themselves and their families.

If you enjoy challenges, have strong communication skills and are passionate about the work you do we invite you to consider Alliant Energy.

What sets us apart?

• Alliant Energy offers a full compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Employer Cash Contribution, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
  
• Year after year, Alliant Energy is recognized by major publications and foundations as a top employer and leader in the areas of equity and sustainability. This includes Newsweek's list of Most Responsible Companies, Forbes list of Best Midsize Employers, a perfect Corporate Equality Index Score as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality and being named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
  
• Our employees make a difference through their work and personal activities. In 2021, employees, retirees and our charitable foundation collectively contributed $11.5 million and volunteered over 75,000 hours.
  
  

ob Summary

Union Code: Large Group 204

Salary Range: $35.09 - $42.11

Alliant Energy is currently looking for someone to join our team as an apprentice level Line Mechanic in Marshalltown, IA! In this role you will construct, dismantle, maintain, replaces, repair and operates electric facilities.

• Residency Requirements: 35 Minutes
  

Job Duties:

• Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors/ guys.
  
• Install/remove, frame and climb poles, towers and other structures.
  
• Operate basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes and all other construction equipment.
  
• Restore electric service lost due to weather, equipment failure, or whatever cause, in a safe and prompt manner.
  
• Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.
  
• Operate and maintain hydraulic/air tools and systems.
  
• Install underground electrical equipment including cable, switchgear, cable terminations and other related gear.
  
• Know and understand safety and construction standards.
  
• Trained in CPR and First Aid.
  
• Load and haul poles, transformers and material to job sites.
  
• Trim trees from power lines and operate chipper to dispose of brush.
  
• Install and transfer cablevision/telephone line during new and rebuild projects overhead/underground (requires no terminations or splicing and no entry to phone or cable pedestals).
  
• Field test and maintain line type transformers only, including taking oil samples.
  
• May require licensing for pesticide, preservative or hazardous material handling.
  
• Practice good housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
  
• Maintain truck stock and material inventory.
  
• May require mapping and paperwork related to job order changes.
  
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
  
• Installs, splices and secures conductors.
  
• Installs, changes, transfers and removes poles, poles line hardware, guys, transformers, lightning arresters, capacitor banks, regulators, fuses, electrical cable, cross-arms, energized conductors, insulators, conduit and any and all forms of electrical material and accessories utilized in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical circuits.
  
• Works on energized lines and equipment. Works with live line maintenance tools, Keeps informed on and abides by the required Safety Rules, Operating Practices and codes pertaining to all phases of line work.
  
• May lead and assist in training others in the same or lower classifications.
  
• Performs other duties, which are similar, related or incidental to this position and assist in other activities that do not require skills of a higher classification.
  
• Respond to emergency callouts to insure the safety of the public and employees.
  
• Will work in a variety of adverse weather conditions as system condition warrant (i.e. outages, storm restoration, etc.)
  
• The above duties are not an inclusive list of duties to be performed for this position. The above listed duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by the employee.
  

Supervision

• Work performed under the general supervision or direction of the line crew supervisor, Line Foreman, or appropriate process manager.
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period
  
• This position is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug/alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 382), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulations.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good reading comprehension, mathematics skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to do ordinary line construction, operating and maintenance work, line trouble shooting and transformer installation including three-phase and parallel banking
  
• Reasonable knowledge of work order procedure and allocation of charges
  
• Knowledge of the requirements of the State Electrical Code and company standards for line construction
  
• Familiarity with live line maintenance tools and their use
  
• Thorough knowledge of the Company Safety Rules and Operating Practices relating to line construction and maintenance
  
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, make understandable diagrams, ability to express oneself orally
  
• The ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
  
• Sensitivity to public opinion and property owner's rights.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.
  

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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