Line Mechanic Apprentice or Journey Level

Interstate Power & Light • Grinnell, IA

123d • $37 - $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.

Requirements

• Successful completion of line mechanic apprenticeship.
• Satisfactory passage of line mechanic examination.
• Good reading comprehension and mathematics skills.
• Demonstrated ability to do ordinary line construction, operating and maintenance work, line troubleshooting and transformer installation including three-phase and parallel banking.
• Reasonable knowledge of work order procedure and allocation of charges.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the State Electrical Code and company standards for line construction.
• Familiarity with live line maintenance tools and their use.
• Thorough knowledge of the Company Safety Rules and Operating Practices relating to line construction and maintenance.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, make understandable diagrams, and express oneself orally.
• The ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Sensitivity to public opinion and property owner's rights.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.

Responsibilities

• Construct, dismantle, maintain, replace, repair and operate electric facilities.
• Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors/ guys.
• Install/remove, frame and climb poles, towers and other structures.
• Operate basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes and all other construction equipment.
• Restore electric service lost due to weather, equipment failure, or whatever cause, in a safe and prompt manner.
• Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.
• Operate and maintain hydraulic/air tools and systems.
• Install underground electrical equipment including cable, switchgear, cable terminations and other related gear.
• Know and understand safety and construction standards.
• Trained in CPR and First Aid.
• Load and haul poles, transformers and material to job sites.
• Trim trees from power lines and operate chipper to dispose of brush.
• Install and transfer cablevision/telephone line during new and rebuild projects overhead/underground.
• Field test and maintain line type transformers only, including taking oil samples.
• Practice good housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain truck stock and material inventory.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Installs, splices and secures conductors.
• Works on energized lines and equipment.
• Keeps informed on and abides by the required Safety Rules, Operating Practices and codes pertaining to all phases of line work.
• May lead and assist in training others in the same or lower classifications.
• Respond to emergency callouts to ensure the safety of the public and employees.
• Will work in a variety of adverse weather conditions as system condition warrant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities