Field Technician (Gas & Electric)

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Residency Requirements:

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

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 position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and PHMSA regulations (Part 199).

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.

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.

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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.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

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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.

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