Line Technician Apprentice or Journey Level

Alliant Energy•Beaver Dam, WI

3d•$43 - $56

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 Are you energized by dynamic, ever-changing environments that offer both challenges and opportunities for growth? Are you someone who enjoys working in the great outdoors, embracing the elements as part of your professional journey? Look no further and apply today for our open Line Apprentice or Line Technician positions to support our WPL team. We have a total of 21 openings at the following locations: 1 Mineral Point 1 Wisconsin Rapids 1 Baraboo 1 Baraboo - Resource 2 Ripon 1 Ripon - Resource 2 Beaver Dam 3 Monroe 1 Stoughton 1 Elkhorn 1 Wautoma 1 Amherst 1 Verona 1 Windsor 1 Platteville 1 Portage 1 Fond Du Lac - Resource Our crews are made up of expert leads, journey level and apprentices, are supported by strong leadership and have a trusted commitment to safety and ethics. We have a dedicated safety team that supports our crews and each employee is provided training and development to succeed, empowering them to grow and advance. You will work with our team to do new construction, maintain existing facilities and respond to outages. Residency Requirements District: 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. Resource: This position is responsible for taking after-hours emergency calls, responding to outages and trouble calls on the distribution system and customer services. Due to this the position has a residency requirement of 45-minutes from appointed operating center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Successful completion of line technician apprenticeship - (for journey level)
Satisfactory passage of line technician examination - (for journey level)
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 and 382), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulations.
Good reading comprehension, mathematics skills
Demonstrated ability to do ordinary line construction, operating and maintenance work, line trouble shooting 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, ability to 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

Sets, guys and frames poles, towers and other structures.
Installs, splices and secures conductors.
Installs and maintains transformers, conductors, regulators, breakers, switches, fuses, street lighting equipment, lightning arrestors, etc.; (overhead and underground).
Works on energized lines and equipment.
Works with live line maintenance tools,
Keeps informed on and abides by the required Safety Rules, Operating Practices and codes pertaining to all phases of line work.
Maintains proper line clearances.
Trims trees.
May lead and assist in training others in the same or lower classifications.
Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.