Line Technician- Apprentice or Journey

Alliant Energy•Tomah, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Constructs, dismantles, maintains, replaces, and repairs electric lines, stations, substations, and other properties as required. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. The position is part of IBEW Local 965 and falls under the Seniority Group and Business Unit Operations-WI Energy Del WPL, Tomah.

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
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 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, 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.

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 (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.