Gas Technician-Welder- Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Beloit, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Gas Technician (Welding) apprentice to be located in Beloit, WI. As a welder, this position will be involved in large tapping projects. It will also assist tool crib with gas tools and tool repair. Approximately 60-70% of the core duties for this position will be responsible for the large flange tapping process. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and installing gas underground distribution systems, as well as installing electric underground cable. There are emergency response and travel requirements. Experience in welding is highly preferred. This position has emergency response and on-call requirements. Because of this, the selected applicant must reside or relocate within 25 minutes of the Beloit headquarters.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Completion of the gas technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination
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 subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA (Part 382) and PHMSA (Part 199) regulations.
Proven skill with digging tools and other modern street equipment and piping
Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in welding is highly preferred.
Ability to weld preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead and teach others
Neat appearance

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.