Alliant Energy
Gas Tech Welder Apprentice or Journey Level
Alliant Energy, Portage, Wisconsin, United States, 53901
Gas Tech Welder Apprentice or Journey Level
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.
Job Summary We are currently recruiting for Apprentice Gas Technician‑Welders or Journey Level Gas Technician‑Welders to support our WPL team. We have an opening at our Portage, WI district office.
Residency Requirements Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 25 minutes or less under normal driving conditions. The selected applicant will be required to meet the 25‑minute residency requirement under the contractual guidelines.
Where you will work Gas Technicians serve our Wisconsin Power and Light customers. Training for the apprenticeship will take place at our training facility and throughout our service territories. Training will include travel during the apprenticeship working with other teams.
What You Will Do
Maintain and install gas underground distribution systems; install electric underground cable, pedestal stakes and ground rods when performed concurrently with gas; install gas mains; install and maintain gas services, including regulators, relief valves and meters; set hydrants and valves; locate and repair leaks; read gas meters; tap mains and make connections.
Train employees in lower classifications for short periods of time and on simple projects, such as installing services, etc.
Maintain and use 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.
Perform 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 workload in performance of periodic gas meter exchanges.
Locate gas and electric underground utility facilities.
Inspect contractor work as assigned.
Perform necessary clerical work as assigned.
Exercise good customer relations skills.
Keep customers informed as related to work being performed.
Perform pipe joining.
Perform all work according to established company procedures and safety practices.
Perform other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
Completion of the gas technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination (journey level only)
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of the 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 culturally diverse work group.
Pay Range $42.11 - $51.35 per hour.
Benefits 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.
EEO Statement 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.
Background Check and Drug Screening All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
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.
Accommodations Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.
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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.
Job Summary We are currently recruiting for Apprentice Gas Technician‑Welders or Journey Level Gas Technician‑Welders to support our WPL team. We have an opening at our Portage, WI district office.
Residency Requirements Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 25 minutes or less under normal driving conditions. The selected applicant will be required to meet the 25‑minute residency requirement under the contractual guidelines.
Where you will work Gas Technicians serve our Wisconsin Power and Light customers. Training for the apprenticeship will take place at our training facility and throughout our service territories. Training will include travel during the apprenticeship working with other teams.
What You Will Do
Maintain and install gas underground distribution systems; install electric underground cable, pedestal stakes and ground rods when performed concurrently with gas; install gas mains; install and maintain gas services, including regulators, relief valves and meters; set hydrants and valves; locate and repair leaks; read gas meters; tap mains and make connections.
Train employees in lower classifications for short periods of time and on simple projects, such as installing services, etc.
Maintain and use 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.
Perform 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 workload in performance of periodic gas meter exchanges.
Locate gas and electric underground utility facilities.
Inspect contractor work as assigned.
Perform necessary clerical work as assigned.
Exercise good customer relations skills.
Keep customers informed as related to work being performed.
Perform pipe joining.
Perform all work according to established company procedures and safety practices.
Perform other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
Completion of the gas technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination (journey level only)
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of the 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 culturally diverse work group.
Pay Range $42.11 - $51.35 per hour.
Benefits 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.
EEO Statement 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.
Background Check and Drug Screening All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
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.
Accommodations Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.
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