Job Description

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.

Residency Requirements:

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

This posting is for a Gas Technician (Welding) apprentice to be located in Beloit, WI. As a welder, this position will be involved in large tapping projects. It will also assist tool crib with gas tools and tool repair. Approximately 60-70% of the core duties for this position will be responsible for the large flange tapping process.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and installing gas underground distribution systems, as well as installing electric underground cable. There are emergency response and travel requirements. Experience in welding is highly preferred.

This position has emergency response and on-call requirements. Because of this, the selected applicant must reside or relocate within 25 minutes of the Beloit headquarters.

What you will do

Maintains and installs gas underground distribution systems; installs electric underground cable, pedestal stakes and ground rods when performed concurrently with gas; installs gas mains; installs and maintains gas services, including regulators, relief valves and meters; sets hydrants and valves; locates and repairs leaks; reads gas meters; taps mains and makes connections.
Trains employees in lower classifications for short periods of time and on simple projects, such as installing services, etc.
Maintains and uses gas and electric related equipment as assigned and trained for such as lead, line and other trucks, digging, boring, lifting, drilling, and locating equipment, etc.
Performs in conjunction with emergency restoration, construction, maintenance or meter exchanges, incidental customer servicing work as necessary to provide safe and effective use of gas such as appliance inspections, pilot relighting, customer pipe and equipment, leak detection, meter exchanges, etc.
Assist Service Department work load in performance of periodic gas meter exchanges.
Locates gas and electric underground utility facilities.
Inspects contractor work as assigned.
Performs necessary clerical work as assigned.
Responsible for exercising good customer relations skills.
Keeps customers informed as related to work being performed.
Performs pipe joining.
Performs all work according to established company procedures and safety practices.
Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Required Experience

Completion of the gas technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination

Other Requirements

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 (Part 382) and PHMSA (Part 199) regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven skill with digging tools and other modern street equipment and piping
Ability to weld preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead and teach others
Neat appearance
Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Pay Range:

$42.11 - $51.35

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com

About Alliant Energy

Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to approximately 1 million electric and 425,000 natural gas retail customers across Iowa and Wisconsin.

Our mission

To deliver the energy solutions and exceptional service our customers and communities count on – safely, affordably, efficiently and responsibly.

We're powering beyond the challenges of today to drive what’s next in energy.

We pursue emerging technologies and safe, sustainable methods of energy production.

We take our responsibility as a corporate citizen seriously.

We are stewards of the environment and support the communities in which we do business. We aspire to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from our utility operations by 2050.

We promote a culture of belonging.

We focus on creating a culture of belonging. We want everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences and be themselves. This helps us all contribute to solving the energy challenges facing our region.

Industry

Energy & Utilities

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Madison, Wisconsin

Year Founded

1917

Website

alliantenergy.com

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