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Job Description

Overview

Alliant Energy is seeking an Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder at either the Apprentice or Journey level. This role involves performing various duties related to gas and electric service mechanics while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Will not work aloft while performing electrical duties.
  • Will not terminate primary UG cable.
  • Perform all Journeyman Gas Mechanic Welder duties.
  • Work energized conductors at 300 volts and below phase to phase.
  • Terminate UG secondary cable in meter sockets.
  • Install 200 amp and below, socket type meters.
  • Make final secondary connections/terminations in UG pedestals.
  • Make final secondary connections/terminations in dead front transformers only.
  • Install first section of U-guard/conduit on secondary riser pole.
  • May install primary cables in dead front transformers/junction boxes that have never been energized.
  • Install box pads/basements for junction boxes and single phase transformers.

Requirements

  • Must be a Journeyman Gas Mechanic Welder.
  • Must complete competency base training program for installation of secondary underground cable of 300 volts or less or equivalent training.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and other machinery.
  • Knowledge of confined spaces, trenching and shoring standards.
  • Ability to read and comprehend Company operating standards, safety rules, and equipment manuals.
  • Good reading and math comprehension skills.
  • Certified in CPR and first aid.
  • Good mechanical ability.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
  • Knowledge of good public relations.
  • Ability to wear and use all safety equipment.

Additional Information

  • This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA (Part 382) and PHMSA (Part 199) regulations.
  • Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.
  • Training locations include IPL Technical Training Center and Marshalltown Operations Center.
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