Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Ames, IA

1d•$37 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder, which may be filled at either the Apprentice or Journey level depending on the candidate's qualifications. The position involves performing various duties related to underground gas and electric service, including welding, cable termination, meter installation, and working with conductors and transformers. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to company standards, and collaboration with other employees. Training will be provided at the IPL Technical Training Center and Marshalltown Operations Center. Candidates must reside within a 35-minute travel time to their assigned headquarters.

Requirements

Must be a Journeyman Gas Mechanic Welder.
Must complete competency base training program for installation of secondary underground cable of 300 volts or less or equivalent training.
JATC will develop a program with a maximum of three (3) months.
This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA (Part 382) and PHMSA (Part 199) regulations.
Good verbal communication skills.
Have the ability to safely operate heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and other machinery.
Knowledge of confined spaces, trenching and shoring standards.
Read and comprehend Company operating standards, right to know information, safety rules, and equipment and technical manuals.
Must possess good reading and math comprehension skills.
Certified in CPR and first aid.
Good mechanical ability.
Work harmoniously with other employees.
Know and practice good public relations.
Wear and use all safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform all Journeyman Gas Mechanic Welder duties.
Work energized conductors at 300 volts and below phase to phase.
Terminate UG secondary cable in meter sockets.
Install 200 amp and below, socket type meters.
Make final secondary connections/terminations in UG pedestals.
Make final secondary connections/terminations in dead front transformers only.
Install first section of U-guard/conduit on secondary riser pole.
May install primary cables in dead front transformers/junction boxes that have never been energized.
Install box pads/basements for junction boxes and single phase transformers.