Line Mechanic

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.Operations Energy Del IPLNumber of Positions Available: 1Pay Range: $44.72 - $57.62Alliant 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: IPL Technical Training Center, Lisbon Operations CenterResidency Requirement: Not subject to residency requirements.Job DescriptionJob Summary: Construct, dismantle, maintain, operate, patrol and repair de-energized and energized, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and all associated equipment to serve and maintain service to electrical customers.What You Will Do:Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors.Install, frame and climb poles and structures. Remove disassemble same.Operate basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes and other various construction equipment.Restore electric service lost due to weather, equipment failure, or whatever cause, in a safe and prompt manner.Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.Operate and maintain hydraulic tools and systems.Install underground electrical equipment including cable, switchgear, cable terminations and other related gear.Know and understand safety and construction standards.CPR and First Aid.Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.Education Requirements:High School Diploma RequiredRequired Experience:Equivalent to four-year formal apprenticeship training such as the I.B.E.W.Lineman Apprenticeship Course.Journeyman lineman certificate or equivalent, CPR and First Aid.May be required to be certified to apply herbicides.4 or more years experience in line construction, operation, maintenance work or equivalent.Other Requirements:This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382)Obtain and maintain Class "A" CDLKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have mechanical skills, ability to work in a team setting, capable communicatorAbility to be courteous and tactful with the publicWill be required to work irregular hours during storm emergencies and as neededOur Values:Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be BoldAlliant 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.