Line 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. 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.

Training Location: DeWitt Operations Center. Residency requirement: travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

About the role

Assist management by providing services including, but not limited to, discussing work content, assignment of personnel, reviewing work, vacation scheduling, planning of work, ensuring accuracy of appropriate paperwork and determining equipment requirements. Supervises and assists employees engaged in the operations, construction and maintenance of gas and electric facilities, replacement of cable and telephone and other related work as required. Assistance to include hands-on work, in accordance with collective bargaining agreement language.

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 in these aspects.
• Perform the duties of journeyman in the respective classification, when collective bargaining agreement language applies.
• Supervise personnel in safe construction of distribution and transmission systems.
• Perform tailgate sessions (assess/discuss hazards of job and personal protection equipment required, etc.). Ensure all crew members sign (if required) job-briefing form.
• Lead by example – wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hats, etc.). Model behavior to improve safety performance (e.g., lead and participate in stretching, lead safety meetings/safety talks, etc.).
• Know safety rules/practices, regulations, and operating procedures and see that they are followed. Enforce safety by observing employees performing the work. Point out and correct at-risk behavior. Inform supervisor when employee continually fails to follow safety rules, work in a safe manner, or use proper tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and equipment.
• Promote teamwork to maximize safety and productivity. Be responsible for the productivity of employees under your supervision.
• Manage employees as your own business. Be personally responsible and accountable for productivity and quality of workmanship.
• Manage tools and safety equipment costs (loss, misuse, breakage, proper care, etc.). Monitor and discuss performance/productivity issues (positive and negative) with employees. Personally take action to correct and improve. Inform supervisor when employee continually fails to meet productivity or performance measures.
• Plan work to eliminate barriers, improve productivity, and maximize resources assigned. Continually strive to reduce costs.
• Train, develop, and evaluate apprentices. Seek feedback on personal performance through one-on-one coaching sessions with management. Coach and mentor employees to improve technical skills, safety practices, teamwork, planning, and safety of their work practices. Provide constructive feedback. Discuss performance issues with employees. Reinforce desired individual behavior.
• Develop technical ability (your own and employees under your supervision), e.g., continuous line training, standards, etc.
• Make good business decisions. Manage resources assigned to you – people, equipment, and dollars. Monitor cellular phone usage.
• Oversee equipment operation and maintenance necessary for the job. Assure vehicles are fully utilized on the project and shared across projects.
• Oversee and/or complete paperwork timely and accurately, including but not limited to: mapping, timekeeping, safety reports, material issues, and returns for each individual job. Ensure accuracy of appropriate paperwork and complete as required (STORMS orders, tailgate forms, vehicle inspections, crew time sheets, etc.).
• Act as Company liaison with customers, contractors, and other pertinent individuals. Manage customer interactions to promote good relations. Treat employees, peers, customers, and vendors in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with management and coworkers alike. Inform managers when problems continue after you have addressed and tried to resolve the issue. Coordinate work with other departments and work as a team.
• Manage assets in your charge (e.g., periodic inspections, daily pre-trip inspections, 30-day inspection forms, etc.).
• Demonstrate proper knowledge of construction standards and application. Knowledge of union contract.
• Proactively address employee downtime that is non-productive. Examples:
  • Lunch/coffee breaks shall be taken at the job site.
  • No company transportation shall be used to buy lunch.
  • Assign productive work for crew on inclement days.
  • Monitor sick time and tardiness. Inform employees when these are not followed. Inform supervisor if a problem continues.
• Understand objectives of the business unit and vision of the company. Actions should support attainment of objectives. Communicate goals to employees assigned and execute work consistent with business unit objectives. Share performance measures with employees.
• Perform 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.
• Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. This classification requires a CDL and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing according to Federal and DOT regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Line School graduate (required).
• Training in Powerline Design and Construction Program.
• 5 years of experience in the line construction field.
• Obtain and maintain a Class "A" CDL and a valid driver's license.
• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).
• Twenty (20) minute residency requirement.

Skills

• Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies.
• Capacity for accurate decisions and execution.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of analytical ability, high level of interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with all company policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
• Ability to read and comprehend Right To Know information.
• Will be required to work irregular hours during storm emergencies and as needed.

Key Skills

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.

Pay

Pay Range: $56.27 - $56.27 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.