Telecom Tech Journey or Apprentice
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Overview
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.
This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.
Union Details (If applicable)
IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit
Operations-IA Energy Del IPLNumber of Positions Available
1Salary Grade
U104136Career Band
JourneyJob Code
J01527Pay Range
$41.28 - $55.04Alliant 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
Ames Operations Center, Britt Operations Center, Spirit Lake Operations CenterResidency Requirement
Not subject to residency requirements.Job Description
- Installs, commissions, maintains and troubleshoots telecommunication equipment for utility operations: this would include but is not limited to IP/MPLS routers and switches, Two-Way Radio base stations, mobiles, portables and fleet vehicle units, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) base stations, substation and tower site Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), fiber optic cable terminations and OTDR, licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems, communications tower lighting systems (excludes tower climbing) and battery plant systems.
- Coordinates installation and troubleshooting with potentially multiple Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) for leased carrier services.
- Works with Telecom and Substation Engineering with equipment installation, provisioning, topology and online drawing updates.
- Installs and provisions cellular modems for communications at remote locations such as Substations, AMI cabinets and Metering.
- Install, terminate, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of communications cables to include Copper CAT5e/6, coax, single mode and multimode fiber.
- Install and maintain -48VDC battery plants.
- Coordinate and facilitate equipment outages and cutovers.
- Inspects locations to verify proper power, grounding, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for communication equipment; inspects newly installed telecommunications equipment to verify trouble free operation; adjusts telecommunications equipment to meet manufacturer specifications.
- Identifies and prepares list of equipment and material needed to perform telecommunications projects. Verifies that material for projects is ordered and received.
- Performs other duties that are similar or incidental to this position.
- Performs all duties within established safety practices.
- Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- High School Diploma Required
- Education or a combination of training and experience equivalent to 2 year study in electronic technology, preferably with emphasis in IP Networking.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Proven technical ability in communication work
- Ability to direct and work with others
- Demonstrated mechanical and analytical ability
- Aptitude for detail
- Ability to resolve problems effectively with minimal direct supervision
- Physical ability to perform job duties
- Demonstrated computer skills, including Windows, Excel and Word.
- Ability to login to network equipment via GUI or command line using terminal emulator.
- Knowledge of IP networking with Cisco or Juniper devices is preferred.
- Knowledge of IP subnetting.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the company.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Deference and due consideration will be given to employees having completed related accredited apprenticeship programs as determined by JATC.
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:
April 7, 2026Automate your job search with Sonara.
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