Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Oelwein, IA

7d•$37 - $51

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. Training Locations: Lisbon Operations Center, Marshalltown Operations Center, Vinton Operations Center Residency Requirements: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions. Job Summary See Below What you will do Will not work aloft while performing electrical duties. Will not terminate primary UG cable. 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. These job duties for the referenced job descriptions are not an inclusive list of duties. These duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by these positions.

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.
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.