Gas Tech Apprentice or Journey Level

Alliant Energy•Portage, WI

2d•$41 - $50

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! 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. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Residency Requirements: Job Summary We are currently recruiting for Apprentice Gas Technicians and Journey Level Gas Technicians to support our WPL team. We have 3 openings at the following locations: 1 Portage 1 Mineral Point 1 Beaver Dam As a Journey Gas Technician you will be responsible for maintaining and installing gas underground distribution system, as well as installing electric underground cable. This position works in all weather conditions. The apprenticeship... Our apprenticeship programs is approximately three and a half years and is a combination of classroom and on-the-job training. We have a training staff dedicated to making the duration of the apprenticeship well rounded, challenging and valuable. Where you will work Gas Technicians serve our Wisconsin Power and Light customers. Training for the apprenticeship will take place at our training facility and throughout our service territories. Training will include travel during the apprenticeship working with other teams. Residency There are emergency response and travel requirements in this role. Because of this, the selected applicant will be required to meet the 25-minutes residency requirement under the contractual guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Completion of the gas technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination (journey level only)
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug/alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40, 199 and 382), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulations.
Proven skill with digging tools and other modern street equipment and piping
Neat appearance
Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.

Nice To Haves

Ability to weld preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains and installs gas underground distribution systems; installs electric underground cable, pedestal stakes and ground rods when performed concurrently with gas; installs gas mains; installs and maintains gas services, including regulators, relief valves and meters; sets hydrants and valves; locates and repairs leaks; reads gas meters; taps mains and makes connections.
Trains employees in lower classifications for short periods of time and on simple projects, such as installing services, etc.
Maintains and uses gas and electric related equipment as assigned and trained for such as lead, line and other trucks, digging, boring, lifting, drilling, and locating equipment, etc.
Performs in conjunction with emergency restoration, construction, maintenance or meter exchanges, incidental customer servicing work as necessary to provide safe and effective use of gas such as appliance inspections, pilot relighting, customer pipe and equipment, leak detection, meter exchanges, etc.
Assist Service Department work load in performance of periodic gas meter exchanges.
Locates gas and electric underground utility facilities.
Inspects contractor work as assigned.
Performs necessary clerical work as assigned.
Responsible for exercising good customer relations skills.
Keeps customers informed as related to work being performed.
Performs pipe joining.
Performs all work according to established company procedures and safety practices.
Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.