Line Mechanic - Journey or Apprentice

Interstate Power & Light • Mason City, IA

111d • $38 - $49

About The Position

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. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. The position involves constructing, dismantling, maintaining, operating, patrolling, and repairing de-energized and energized, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and all associated equipment to serve and maintain service to electrical customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Equivalent to four-year formal apprenticeship training such as the I.B.E.W. Lineman Apprenticeship Course.
• 4 or more years experience in line construction, operation, maintenance work or equivalent.
• Journeyman lineman certificate or equivalent.
• Obtain and maintain Class 'A' CDL.
• CPR and First Aid certification may be required.
• Must have mechanical skills and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Capable communicator with the ability to be courteous and tactful with the public.
• Will be required to work irregular hours during storm emergencies and as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors.
• Install, frame and climb poles and structures.
• Remove and disassemble poles and structures.
• Operate basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes and other various construction equipment.
• Restore electric service lost due to weather, equipment failure, or other causes in a safe and prompt manner.
• Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.
• Operate and maintain hydraulic tools and systems.
• Install underground electrical equipment including cable, switchgear, cable terminations and other related gear.
• Know and understand safety and construction standards.
• Report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED