Line Mechanic

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

Construct, dismantle, maintain, operate, patrol and repair de-energized and energized, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and all associated equipment to serve and maintain service to electrical customers. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.

Training Locations: Anamosa Operations Center, IPL Technical Training Center, Manchester Operations Center

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

Responsibilities

• Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors.
• Install, frame and climb poles and structures; remove and disassemble same.
• Operate basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes and other various construction equipment.
• Restore electric service lost due to weather, equipment failure, or other causes, in a safe and prompt manner.
• Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.
• Operate and maintain hydraulic tools and systems.
• Install underground electrical equipment including cable, switchgear, cable terminations and other related gear.
• Know and understand safety and construction standards.
• Perform CPR and First Aid.
• Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Equivalent to four-year formal apprenticeship training such as the I.B.E.W. Lineman Apprenticeship Course.
• 4 or more years experience in line construction, operation, maintenance work or equivalent.
• Journeyman lineman certificate or equivalent.
• Obtain and maintain Class "A" CDL.
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).

Skills

• CPR and First Aid.
• May be required to be certified to apply herbicides.
• Mechanical skills and ability to work in a team setting.
• Capable communicator and courteous/tactful with the public.
• Ability to work irregular hours during storm emergencies and as needed.

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.

Pay

Pay Range: $39.99 - $51.93