Instrument & Meter Repair Technician

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Union Details (If applicable)
IBEW Local 965

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit
Fond Du Lac, Operations Energy Del WPL

Number of Positions Available
1

Salary Grade
U101168

Career Band

Job Code
J01174

Residency Requirement
Not subject to residency requirements.

Pay Range
$48.91 - $51.12

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

Installs, removes, inspects, tests, calibrates, and adjusts gas, metering devices, regulators and relief valves. Responsible for the compliance and maintenance of all gas safety instruments and tools.

What you will do

• Plans and schedules instrument repair work.
• Installs and removes gas meters of all sizes and types.
• Repairs, tests and adjusts all types and sizes of gas meters in the meter shop or at customers locations.
• Installs and removes gas regulators and relief valves. Repairs, tests and adjusts gas regulators and relief valves.
• Checks and sets operating pressure of regulators and relief valves in the shop and at customers locations.
• Installs and removes gas meter, pressure and temperature correcting devices.
• Tests for accuracy and makes correcting adjustments to gas meter and pressure and temperature
• correcting devices.
• Trains employees on use of gas metering equipment and safety instruments.
• Responsible for the compliance driven testing, calibration, and repairs of gas tools and equipment, including but not limited to CGI's, flame-paks, odorometers, gauges, fusion equipment, and chart recorders.
• Reads gas meters.
• Operates and maintains all types of meter testing equipment.
• Issues short term replacement tooling and oversight of associated tooling inventory.
• Keeps records and makes reports as required.
• Performs soldering as required.
• Instructs and trains others in the same or lower classifications.
• Makes customer contacts as may be required.
• Keeps the meter shop, trucks and equipment neat and orderly.
• 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

• Certification Certification from instrument manufacturers or equivalent in instrument maintenance Preferred

Required Experience

• 2 years' experience in the more skilled phases of gas distribution work
• 2 years of active instrument repair, basic knowledge of electronics and soldering on circuit boards

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and PHMSA regulations (Part 199).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mathematical skills at the high school level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations and company policies pertaining to gas metering and regulation
• Working knowledge of gas meters, regulation and associated equipment, testing and repair procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work with hand tools and wrenches
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Posting End Date:
June 15, 2026