Gas Technician- Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Beloit, WI

3d•$41 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Alliant Energy is seeking a Gas Technician, which may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level depending on qualifications. This role is responsible for maintaining and installing the gas underground distribution system and installing electric underground cable. The company emphasizes a purpose of serving customers and building stronger communities, with a focus on safety, employee well-being, and competitive benefits. There are residency requirements for this position, stating that travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 25 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Requirements

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

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.