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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 965

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit
Janesville, Operations-WI Energy Del WPL

Number of Positions Available
1

Salary Grade
U101230

Career Band
Journey

Job Code
J01237

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

Pay Range
$42.11 - $51.35

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

Maintains and installs gas underground distribution system. Installs electric underground cable.

What you will do

• Maintains and installs gas underground distribution systems; installs electric underground cable, pedestal stakes and ground rods when performed concurrently with gas; installs gas mains; installs and maintains gas services, including regulators, relief valves and meters; sets hydrants and valves; locates and repairs leaks; reads gas meters; taps mains and makes connections.
• Trains employees in lower classifications for short periods of time and on simple projects, such as installing services, etc.
• Maintains and uses gas and electric related equipment as assigned and trained for such as lead, line and other trucks, digging, boring, lifting, drilling, and locating equipment, etc.
• Performs in conjunction with emergency restoration, construction, maintenance or meter exchanges, incidental customer servicing work as necessary to provide safe and effective use of gas such as appliance inspections, pilot relighting, customer pipe and equipment, leak detection, meter exchanges, etc.
• Assist Service Department work load in performance of periodic gas meter exchanges.
• Locates gas and electric underground utility facilities.
• Inspects contractor work as assigned.
• Performs necessary clerical work as assigned.
• Responsible for exercising good customer relations skills.
• Keeps customers informed as related to work being performed.
• Performs pipe joining.
• 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

• High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Completion of the gas technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period
• This position is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug/alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40, 199 and 382), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven skill with digging tools and other modern street equipment and piping
• Ability to weld preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead and teach others
• Neat appearance
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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

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:
September 1, 2025