Line Technician- Journey Only

Alliant Energy•Prairie du Chien, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliant Energy is seeking a Line Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for constructing, dismantling, maintaining, replacing, and repairing electric lines, stations, substations, and other properties. The position involves working with live lines and equipment, adhering to safety rules and operating practices, and maintaining line clearances. The company emphasizes safety, community service, and employee well-being, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Successful completion of line technician apprenticeship
Satisfactory passage of line technician 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 regulations (Part 382).
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 collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Residency Requirements: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 25 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

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.