Gas Combination Mechanic Apprentice

Alliant EnergyBritt, Iowa

$39 - $50 / hour

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Job Description

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations-IA Energy Del IPL

Number of Positions Available

Salary Grade

U104501

Career Band

Apprentice

Job Code

J05562

Pay Range

$38.71 - $50.11

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.

Training Locations

Armstrong Operations Center, IPL Technical Training Center, Mason City Operations Center

Residency Requirement

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Job Description

What you will do

Perform all Journeyman Gas Mechanic duties.
Install/remove, frame and climb poles, towers and other structures.
Answers customer service calls
Connecting and disconnecting (install and remove) self-contained electric meters up to 320 amps
All employees shall be trained in both gas and electric duties.
Work energized conductors at 600 volts and below phase to phase.
Running temporary and permanent underground services (whenever the job calls for Operations of trenchers or other earth moving equipment there shall be two (2) qualified competent personnel at the job site)
Work on energized lines of 600 volts or more and may work within minimum approach distances when not exposed to contact with conductor equipment or apparatus energized at or above 600 volts as outlined in the IPL Safety Rule Book for Customer Service Mechanic’s.
Run electric temporary and permanent overhead services
Fusing of single phase transformers and lines
Fusing of three phase banks and three phase spurs/laterals (with only one three phase bank tapped on it)
Install and repair street lights and security lights
Electric switching: Gang operated switches and use of switch stick to operate: disconnect blades, reclosers, and cutouts
Installing and removing hot line taps (with use of hot stick). Limit hot tap operations to: Remove/install ahead of visibly opened disconnects and single phase transformers (with primary connected wye) only when lines are de energized or grounded
With the exception of above named switching, this classification requires no hot primary work. Will not be considered "second person" for electric primary work.
These job duties 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 this position.

Required Experience

Must complete competency based training program for installation of secondary underground cable of 600 volts or less or possess equivalent training.
Must complete two (2) years of Line Mechanic training or possess equivalent training.
This classification requires a CDL, and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing according to Federal and DOT regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 skill.
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.

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.

Our Values

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:

December 14, 2025

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