T-Line Mechanic Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Alliant Energy is hiring a T-Line Mechanic at the Apprentice or Journey level, depending on qualifications. The role constructs, dismantles, maintains, operates, patrols, and repairs de-energized and energized overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and associated equipment to serve and maintain electrical service to customers. Training locations are the Cedar Rapids Operations Center and IPL Technical Training Center. There are no residency requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience equivalent to four-year formal apprenticeship training, such as the I.B.E.W. Lineman Apprenticeship Course.
Journeyman lineman certificate or equivalent.
CPR and First Aid.
Four or more years of experience in line construction, operation, maintenance work, or equivalent.
Obtain and maintain a Class A CDL.
Mechanical skills and ability to work in a team setting.
Ability to communicate, and to be courteous and tactful with the public.
Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations, Part 382.

Responsibilities

Install, tension, tie in, and remove conductors.
Install, frame, and climb poles and structures; remove and disassemble them.
Operate basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes, and other construction equipment.
Restore electric service safely and promptly after weather events, equipment failure, or other causes.
Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.
Operate and maintain hydraulic tools and systems.
Install underground electrical equipment, including cable, switchgear, and cable terminations.
Know and follow safety and construction standards.
Work irregular hours during storm emergencies and as needed.