Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder Journey or Apprentice
Location: Ames, IA
About the role
This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Training locations include the IPL Technical Training Center and Marshalltown Operations Center.
Residency requirement: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.
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
These duties are not an inclusive list; additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a Journeyman Gas Mechanic Welder
- Must complete competency-based training program for installation of secondary underground cable of 300 volts or less or equivalent training (JATC will develop a program with a maximum of three months)
- 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
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
- Read and comprehend Company operating standards, right-to-know information, safety rules, and equipment and technical manuals
- Good reading and math comprehension skills
- Certified in CPR and first aid
- Good mechanical ability
- Work harmoniously with other employees
- Know and practice good public relations
- Wear and use all safety equipment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Volunteer opportunities
About Us
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 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 part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we're the right company for you.