Gas Mechanic Crew Lead

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. Our employees take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.

About the role

This position will perform gas maintenance and construction work. Our crews play a critical role in providing consistent, reliable service to homes and businesses within our territory.

Training Locations: Residency Requirements: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model to the crew/team in attitude, promotion of harmony, safety, productivity, communications, work ethics, emergency response, and business decision making.
• Coach employees on their performance regarding safety, productivity, and work ethics.
• Perform the duties of journeyman in the respective classification when collective bargaining agreement language applies.
• Supervise personnel in the safe construction of distribution and transmission systems.
• Conduct tailgate sessions to assess and discuss job hazards and required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensure all crew members sign the job-briefing form if required.
• Lead by example by wearing PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, hard hats, etc.) and modeling behavior to improve safety performance (e.g., lead stretching, safety meetings, safety talks).
• Know and enforce safety rules, practices, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Observe employees performing work to correct at-risk behavior and advise supervisors when employees continually fail to follow safety rules.
• Promote teamwork to improve safety and productivity.
• Manage productivity and quality of workmanship for employees under your supervision, treating them as your own business.
• Manage costs related to tools and safety equipment (loss, misuse, breakage, proper care).
• Supervise and discuss performance/productivity issues with employees, taking action to correct and improve.
• Plan work to eliminate barriers, improve productivity, and maximize resources to reduce costs.
• Train, develop, and evaluate apprentices, seeking feedback on personal performance through one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Coach and mentor employees to improve technical skills, safety practices, collaboration, and planning.
• Provide constructive feedback and discuss performance issues with employees to reinforce desired behavior.
• Develop technical ability (yours and your team’s) through continuous line training and adherence to standards.
• Make sound business decisions by managing assigned resources—people, equipment, and dollars.
• Monitor cellular phone usage and oversee equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ensure vehicles are fully utilized across projects and oversee or complete paperwork accurately and timely (mapping, timekeeping, safety reports, material issues, returns).
• Ensure accuracy of required paperwork (STORMS orders, tailgate forms, vehicle inspections, crew timesheets).
• Act as Company liaison with customers, contractors, and other individuals, managing interactions to promote good relations.
• Treat employees, peers, customers, and vendors transparently, ethically, and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with management and coworkers, informing managers of unresolved issues.
• Coordinate work with other departments and manage assets in your charge (e.g., periodic inspections, daily pre-trip inspections).
• Demonstrate proper knowledge of construction standards and applications, including knowledge of the union contract.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Must be a Journey Level Gas Mechanic.
• Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
• This position requires gas pipeline and valid CDL qualifications.
• This position has emergency response requirements.
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40, FMCSA (Part 382), and PHMSA (Part 199) regulations.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License.

Skills

• 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/technical manuals.
• Good reading and math comprehension skills.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Good mechanical ability.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Knowledge and practice of good public relations.
• Ability to wear and use all safety equipment.

Pay

$54.10 - $54.10 per hour.

Benefits

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Volunteer opportunities.