Field Technician (Gas & Electric)

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Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 965

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Fond Du Lac, Operations-WI Energy Del WPL

Number of Positions Available

1

Salary Grade

U101443

Career Band

Job Code

J05378

Residency Requirement

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

Pay Range

$38.88 - $43.70

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.

Job Description

Job Summary

Performs routine service work and related duties on the company's gas and electric systems.

What you will do

• Install, remove, read and replace gas and single-phase electric meters.
• Connect/disconnect electric and gas meters.
• Perform periodic change-out of single-phase electric and gas meters.
• Check electric and gas service installations for compliance with WP&L service rules and applicable codes.
• Test, adjust and replace residential / small commercial gas regulators.
• Investigate and correct (when possible) customers' electric and gas service problems and/or advise customer of corrections needed.
• Respond to gas leaks and carbon monoxide calls. Investigate gas leaks, odors and fumes.
• Repair gas leaks on the company’s side of the meter including threaded connections above ground and below ground. May wrap service risers and pipe. Relight various types of gas pilots.
• Install gas piping, including cutting and threading of pipe on the company’s and customer’s side of the meter.
• Assist in gas and electric emergencies as requested.
• Conduct regulatory periodic gas system inspections and perform related routine maintenance work.
• Perform building maintenance as required.
• Install and/or remove controls (time switches, DLC devices, etc.). Set and remove recording instruments.
• Assist the lead field technician or others with on-the-job training of gas and service personnel as required.
• Keep accurate records and generate reports as required.
• Perform all work according to established procedures, operating practices and safety rules.
• Locate underground utilities (as needed).
• Perform other duties which are related, similar or incidental to this position.

​Required Experience

• Successful completion of Alliant Energy’s Field Technician training program and passing of the Field Technician examination

Preferred Experience

• Experience with re-lighting a wide variety of gas appliances.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 199), and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven mechanical aptitude and skills to perform gas and electric service type of work.
• Knowledgeable in National Fuel Code gas piping and ventilation codes and requirements.
• Ability to become qualified and retain qualifications in all required Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job and neat appearance.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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.

Our Values

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

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.

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.​

Posting End Date:

Ongoing Recruitment