Gas Mechanic Crew Lead

Alliant Energy•Centerville, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma
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 a gas pipeline and valid CDL qualification
This position has emergency response requirements
Obtain and maintain valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Good verbal communication skills
Have the 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
Must possess good reading and math comprehension skill
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

Nice To Haves

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.

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 of their job.
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.
Perform tailgate sessions, (assess/discuss hazards of the 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, earplugs, 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.
Advise 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 improve safety and productivity.
Responsible for the productivity of employees under their supervision.
Manage your employees, as your own business.
Be personally responsible and accountable for the productivity and quality of workmanship.
Manage costs of tools and safety equipment (loss, misuse, breakage, proper care, etc.).
Supervise 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 a one-on-one coaching session with management.
Coach and mentor employees to improve technical skills, safety practices, collaboration, planning, and safety of their work practices.
Provide constructive feedback.
Discuss performance issues with employees.
Reinforce desired individual behavior.
Develop technical ability (their own and employees under their supervision) i.e., 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 vital for the job.
Assure vehicles are fully used on the project and shared across projects.
Oversee and/or complete paperwork timely and accurately to include but not limited to; mapping, timekeeping, safety reports, material issues, and returns for each individual job.
Ensure the accuracy of the appropriate paperwork and complete as required (STORMS orders, tailgate forms, vehicle inspections, crew timesheets, and 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 a transparent, 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 their charge (e.g. periodic inspections, daily pre-trip inspections, 30-day inspection forms, etc.).
Demonstrates proper knowledge of construction standards and applications.
Knowledge of union contract.